My daddy died and it's all God's fault

Holden, Sue

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My daddy died and it's all God's fault

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Holden, Sue

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the person you love the most suddenly isn’t there anymore? Imagine trying to understand why, while feeling so many different emotions all at once. Can Chris find peace when he believes God is part of the reason his daddy died?

Themes

DeathBereavementFamilyReligious ThemesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction book explores a nine-year-old boy's journey through grief after his father's death, with a focus on Christian beliefs and understanding loss from a young child's perspective. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively addresses bereavement and the complex feelings children may experience, framed within a religious context. Parents should note the book's exploration of death and spiritual questions, which may prompt meaningful conversations.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

62 pages
ISBN
0849908795
Pages
62
Publisher
W Publishing Group
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DeathReligious AspectsChristianityBereavementFathersFathers and SonsChristian LifeReligious Aspects of BereavementReligious Aspects of DeathReligious Aspects of Fathers and SonsParent and Child