My kid is back

June Alexander

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My kid is back

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Empowering Parents to Beat Anorexia Nervosa

by June Alexander

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

What happens when your own mind starts to trick you about food and who you really are? Imagine facing a sickness that changes how you see yourself and how your family tries everything to help you get better. These stories show what it's like to fight back—and what it takes to bring hope home again.

Themes

FamilyMental HealthComing of AgeHealth & WellnessSupport & Recovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book shares the real experiences of ten families dealing with childhood anorexia nervosa, highlighting the challenges and successes of family-based treatment. It offers insight into the illness’s impact on children and families, practical strategies for support, and guidance on seeking professional help, making it a valuable resource for families facing similar struggles. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses a difficult topic without graphic detail.

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

Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Family Change
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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

252 pages
ISBN
9780415581158
Pages
252
Publisher
Routledge
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Anorexia in ChildrenPatientsFamily RelationshipsAnorexia in AdolescenceAnorexia NervosaTreatmentAdolescent PsychopathologyChildren, Diseases