What reading level is My Child Has Cancer?

My Child Has Cancer by Della L. Howell is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My Child Has Cancer appropriate for?

My Child Has Cancer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Illness & Injury.

What genre is My Child Has Cancer?

My Child Has Cancer is fiction — Health & Fitness.

Does My Child Has Cancer have any content warnings?

My Child Has Cancer has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is My Child Has Cancer?

My Child Has Cancer by Della L. Howell is 217 pages.

My Child Has Cancer

Della L. Howell

My Child Has Cancer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Parent's Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival

by Della L. Howell

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: sometimes, the scariest words a parent can hear are 'Your child has cancer.' But there's so much more to this story than fear—it's about courage, hope, and the fight to understand what comes next. And that's only the beginning.

Themes

FamilyHealth & WellnessMedical InformationEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This informative book offers a compassionate and clear guide to understanding childhood cancer, written by a pediatric oncology specialist who is also a survivor and mother. It covers the types of cancers most common in children, treatments, side effects, and emotional support strategies for families. Suitable for middle-grade readers and their families, it provides age-appropriate explanations and addresses the emotional challenges faced during diagnosis and treatment.