Like father, like son

Marilyn Kaye

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Like father, like son

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marilyn Kaye

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Chris Skinner's dad vanished for years, but now he's back—and he needs something only Chris can give: a bone marrow transplant. Family can be complicated, but what if saving your dad means facing secrets that change everything? This is a story about how far you'll go when blood really is thicker than water.

Themes

FamilyIdentityCloning

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of family, identity, and the complex emotions surrounding a parent's return after a long absence. It includes the serious topic of a medical transplant, which may prompt thoughtful conversations about health and family bonds. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers a compelling story that balances emotional depth with age-appropriate content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Family Change Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

133 pages
ISBN
0553487485
Pages
133
Publisher
Skylark
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Cloning

Subjects

CloningIdentity