Making residential care work
Elizabeth Brown
Making residential care work
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Structure and Culture in Children's Homes
by Elizabeth Brown
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
The soft murmur of voices and the faint scent of paint fill the halls where children live away from home. Behind each door, stories of hope and challenge weave together, shaping a place that feels like both a shelter and a puzzle. What does it take to make a house truly feel like a caring home?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the challenges and solutions involved in providing effective residential care for vulnerable children in England and Wales. Written at a grade 4.5 reading level, it offers insights suitable for middle-grade readers interested in social care and community. Parents should note the book’s focus on institutional care settings, presented in a thoughtful and accessible manner.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781840144574
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Ashgate Publishing
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction