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Leveling the playing field.

Tiffany R. Love

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Leveling the playing field.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tiffany R. Love

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if the rules of family life suddenly changed and you had to figure out how to keep everything fair? Imagine learning secrets and tips that help families stay strong or heal after a breakup. The challenge? Finding the right balance when things don’t go as planned.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book offers an accessible exploration of marriage, divorce, and child custody, providing informative resources woven into the story. Designed for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses the complexities of changing family dynamics without graphic content, making it a helpful guide for children navigating similar experiences.

Why we rated Leveling the playing field. 10LE

Leveling the playing field. is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Leveling the playing field. works for readers up to grade 7.0.

We rate Leveling the playing field. as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Leveling the playing field. explores family, coming of age, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about family, coming of age, social justice.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
0971242968
Publisher
Petra Consulting and Pub.
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction

Subjects

MarriageInformation ResourcesDivorceCustody of ChildrenChild RearingEducationHandbooks, ManualsInformation RetrievalInvestmentsLawLegal ResearchLife SkillsOlder PeopleParentingPopular WorksReal Estate Business

Places

United States