Living With
Tony White
Living With
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tony White
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
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with a disability? Imagine facing everyday challenges that others might not see, then discovering the strength and creativity to overcome them. What amazing things can happen when people refuse to give up?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This informative fiction series explores the experiences of children living with various disabilities, highlighting their challenges and the strategies they use to cope successfully. Suitable for ages 9-12, the books include helpful glossaries and indexes to support understanding. The content promotes empathy and resilience without graphic or intense material.
Why we rated Living With 10LE
Living With 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, Living With works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Living With 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Living With explores disability representation, coming of age, resilience, empathy, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about disability representation, coming of age, resilience.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780531196786
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- June 1990
- Type
- Fiction