Nicky. Divorce through the Eyes of a Child

Karen M. C. Todd

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Nicky. Divorce through the Eyes of a Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Divorce Through the Eyes of a Child

by Karen M. C. Todd

Illustrated by Rhonda Porter

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

Nicky isn’t just any kid—Nicky’s feelings about divorce are big, loud, and impossible to ignore. When families change, Nicky shows how confusion, sadness, and even anger can sneak into a child’s heart. Understanding Nicky means understanding that every feeling matters, especially when everything feels different.

Themes

FamilyDivorceChildren of Divorced ParentsParentingEmotional Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This book offers an insightful look at divorce from a child’s perspective, capturing the complex emotions children may experience during family changes. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it includes helpful notes for parents on each page to guide supportive conversations. It’s a valuable resource for families navigating separation, providing empathy and tools to foster healing.

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: Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Sadness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

60 pages
ISBN
9780964921016
Pages
60
Publisher
Motivo Pub Co
Published
August 1, 1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children of Divorced ParentsDivorceFamily PsychologyJoint Custody of ChildrenParentingPsychological AspectsSingle-parent FamilyStepparentingFamily & RelationshipsDivorce & SeparationFamily/Marriage