Learning to listen
Pat Vaughan
Learning to listen
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Book by Mothers for Mothers of Hearing-impaired Children
by Pat Vaughan
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: some kids hear the world differently, and they have amazing stories to tell. Imagine what it’s like to learn, play, and grow when sounds don’t always reach you the way they do others. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book offers insights into the experiences of deaf children through the voices of mothers who share their challenges and advice on raising a deaf child. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores themes of hearing impairment and education, providing a thoughtful perspective to help children understand and appreciate diversity in communication.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 088770221X
- Pages
- 155
- Publisher
- Don Mills, Ont. : New Press
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Nonfiction