What reading level is Living in My Skin?

Living in My Skin by Lori A. Hickman is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Living in My Skin appropriate for?

Living in My Skin is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Living in My Skin?

Living in My Skin is nonfiction — Children with disabilities.

Does Living in My Skin have any content warnings?

Living in My Skin has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Living in My Skin?

Living in My Skin by Lori A. Hickman is 342 pages.

Living in My Skin

Lori A. Hickman

Living in My Skin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Insider's View of Life with a Special Needs Child

by Lori A. Hickman

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The soft hum of a busy household fills the air, mixed with the gentle laughter and occasional tears of a family learning to grow together. Imagine feeling different, but finding strength in every challenge and every small victory. This story shows how love and hope can light the way, even when the path feels uncertain.

Themes

FamilyCareChildren with disabilitiesSpecial Education - GeneralPsychological testing & measurement

Quick Assessment

Living in My Skin offers a heartfelt glimpse into the daily experiences of families raising children with special needs, from diagnosis through adulthood. It addresses the emotional and practical challenges these families face while highlighting themes of resilience, care, and community support. Appropriate for middle-grade readers, this fiction book fosters empathy and understanding about special education and family dynamics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

342 pages

ISBN: 9780761664970
Pages: 342
Publisher: Communication Skill Builders/Therapy Skill Builders
Published: May 2000
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Children with disabilities

Subjects

Psychological Testing & MeasurementSpecial EducationCareChildren With DisabilitiesFamily RelationshipsInterviewsParents of Handicapped ChildreParents of Handicapped ChildrenEducationParent-Child RelationsDisabled ChildrenParentsInterviewParents of Children With Disabilities