My Grieving Journey Book

Donna Shavatt

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My Grieving Journey Book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Donna Shavatt

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Have you ever felt lost when someone you love is gone? Imagine a book that helps you understand your feelings and find ways to feel better, even when things seem really hard. What if healing could start with simple, caring steps you can take every day?

Themes

FamilyEmotional HealthSocial Issues - Death & DyingPsychologyHealing

Quick Assessment

This book offers practical suggestions and activities designed to support children ages 5 to 12 as they navigate the grieving process. It addresses complex emotions surrounding death and loss in an age-appropriate way, making it a useful tool for families seeking gentle guidance through difficult times. Parents should know it is suitable for middle-grade readers and focuses on emotional healing and understanding.

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 Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613757676
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
November 2001
Type
Nonfiction

Subjects

Social SituationsDeath & DyingPsychologySocial IssuesSocial Science