What reading level is My father's keeper?

My father's keeper by Julie Gregory is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My father's keeper appropriate for?

My father's keeper is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mental Health, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is My father's keeper?

My father's keeper is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does My father's keeper have any content warnings?

My father's keeper has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mental Health, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is My father's keeper?

My father's keeper by Julie Gregory is 298 pages.

My father's keeper

Julie Gregory

My father's keeper

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Gregory

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Some dads have secrets that even their kids don’t fully understand. Imagine loving a dad who can be your hero one moment and then suddenly scary the next. This story shows how one girl faced her confusing feelings and found strength in the hardest times.

Themes

FamilyChildren of the mentally illBiographyEmotional ResilienceMental Health

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fictional memoir explores the challenging experience of growing up with a schizophrenic father who hides his illness behind a charismatic but unpredictable personality. It addresses complex themes of mental illness, family dynamics, and emotional resilience, suitable for ages 9-12 with parental guidance due to mature emotional content and scenes involving fear and mild peril. The book sensitively portrays the impact of parental mental illness on children while emphasizing survival and understanding.