What reading level is Missing Daddy?

Missing Daddy by Kemba Hubbard is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Missing Daddy appropriate for?

Missing Daddy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Missing Daddy?

Missing Daddy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Missing Daddy have any content warnings?

Missing Daddy has a HootRating of 9ME (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.

Missing Daddy

Kemba Hubbard

Missing Daddy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Living Life While Daddy's Away

by Kemba Hubbard

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crisp rustle of autumn leaves fills the air as Lakisha walks to school, her heart heavy with the quiet absence of Daddy. Each holiday sparkle and classroom smile brings a rush of mixed feelings—hope, sadness, and a little courage too. Her journey through change and longing shows how love can light even the darkest days.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeEmotional ResilienceEmpathySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

Missing Daddy follows Lakisha, a third-grader coping with the absence of her father who is justice-involved. The story sensitively portrays her emotional ups and downs across everyday life events, emphasizing themes of family support and resilience. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an accessible way to discuss parental absence and fosters empathy and understanding.