My fathers' daughter
Hannah Pool
My fathers' daughter
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Story of Family and Belonging
by Hannah Pool
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The warm scent of spices fills the air as a young girl steps into a small, sunbaked village where her story began. She listens to the soft whispers of the past carried by the wind, discovering a world both different and deeply connected to her own. This journey uncovers the threads of family, love, and identity woven through time.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows a London journalist as she travels to the Eritrean village where her biological mother passed away during childbirth. Through this journey, readers explore themes of cultural heritage, family, and adoption, presented with sensitivity appropriate for ages 9 to 12. The story offers insight into social customs and personal identity without heavy conflict or distressing content.
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781416593690
- Pages
- 279
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Nonfiction