What reading level is Our Mom Has Cancer?

Our Mom Has Cancer by Abigail Ackermann is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Our Mom Has Cancer appropriate for?

Our Mom Has Cancer is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury.

What genre is Our Mom Has Cancer?

Our Mom Has Cancer is nonfiction.

Does Our Mom Has Cancer have any content warnings?

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

Our Mom Has Cancer

Abigail Ackermann

Our Mom Has Cancer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Abigail Ackermann

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.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

The sharp scent of antiseptic fills the air as Abigail and Adrienne watch their mom bravely face hospital visits and treatments. Laughter bubbles up even on the hardest days, weaving hope through the uncertainty. Through it all, they discover the strength of family and the power of love.

Themes

FamilyHealth & Daily LivingEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This heartfelt middle-grade fiction book sensitively explores a family's journey through a mother's breast cancer treatment, blending honesty with humor and hope. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a realistic yet gentle portrayal of illness and coping, helping children understand and process complex emotions. Parents should note the book addresses serious health challenges with warmth and resilience.