Raising a challenging child

Rifca Goldberg

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Raising a challenging child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Parents and Teachers Share Their Experiences with Special Needs Children

by Rifca Goldberg

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Children with disabilitiesFamilyJewish religious educationCareComing of Age

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

287 pages
ISBN
9781614653127
Pages
287
Publisher
Menucha Publishers
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Children With DisabilitiesCareAnecdotesJewish Religious Education of Children With DisabilitiesParents of Children With Disabilities