Raising a challenging child
Rifca Goldberg
Raising a challenging child
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Parents and Teachers Share Their Experiences with Special Needs Children
by Rifca Goldberg
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to grow up with a challenge that nobody else sees? Imagine a boy named Pinnie, who battles ADHD but learns to read just in time for his big bar mitzvah celebration. What will happen when the world outside doesn’t quite understand him?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictional anthology offers a heartfelt look into the lives of children with disabilities and their families, highlighting the unique challenges and joys they experience. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines real-life inspired stories with expert advice from educators and religious leaders, providing insight into both the struggles and triumphs of raising special needs children within a Jewish cultural context. Parents should note the themes of disability, acceptance, and navigating social and educational systems.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781614653127
- Pages
- 287
- Publisher
- Menucha Publishers
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction