What reading level is Our Dad Died?

Our Dad Died by Amy Dennison is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Our Dad Died appropriate for?

Our Dad Died is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief.

Does Our Dad Died have any content warnings?

Our Dad Died has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Our Dad Died

Amy Dennison

Our Dad Died

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The True Story of Three Kids Whose Lives Changed

by Amy Dennison

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The quiet stillness in the house feels heavy, like the last note of a song hanging in the air. Every room holds memories of Dad—his laugh, his stories, the way he made everything better. It’s hard to know how to move forward when someone you love is gone, but these feelings show you’re not alone.

Themes

FamilyEmotional GrowthDeath & DyingPsychology

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade book gently explores the emotions children experience after the loss of a parent. It provides relatable perspectives from siblings coping with grief, making it suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should be aware that it addresses sensitive topics around death and dying with care and honesty.