What reading level is On the Day His Daddy Left?

On the Day His Daddy Left by Eric J. Adams is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is On the Day His Daddy Left appropriate for?

On the Day His Daddy Left is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is On the Day His Daddy Left?

On the Day His Daddy Left is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does On the Day His Daddy Left have any content warnings?

On the Day His Daddy Left has a HootRating of 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is On the Day His Daddy Left?

On the Day His Daddy Left by Eric J. Adams is 32 pages.

On the Day His Daddy Left

Eric J. Adams

On the Day His Daddy Left

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric J. Adams

Reading Level 2 7ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Danny has a secret question that’s bigger than any playground game: Is it his fault that his daddy is leaving? He bravely asks the people he trusts, but the answers might surprise him—and change everything. This is a story about facing big feelings with even bigger courage.

Themes

FamilyDivorce & Family ChangeEmotional GrowthFriendship

Quick Assessment

This gently written story helps young children understand and process the complex emotions surrounding parental divorce. It addresses common feelings of self-blame and confusion in a reassuring way appropriate for early readers aged 5-8. Parents should know it provides a supportive framework for discussing family changes without graphic or intense content.