My daddy died and it's all God's fault
Holden, Sue
My daddy died and it's all God's fault
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Holden, Sue
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
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0849908795
- Pages
- 62
- Publisher
- W Publishing Group
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction