Safe at home

Glenda Brost

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Safe at home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Glenda Brost

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

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 faint scent of hospital flowers drifts through the quiet room, where Andrew clutches a worn teddy bear close. Every day brings new challenges as he fights a tough illness that feels as heavy as the cold, sterile walls around him. Through hope, love, and courage, his story shines with a light that never fades.

Themes

FamilyIllness & HealthFaith & SpiritualityBiographyEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel tells the poignant story of Andrew Neil Brost's three-year battle with Ewing's sarcoma, capturing his courage and the family's emotional journey. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it sensitively explores themes of illness, loss, and faith without graphic detail. Parents should be aware of its focus on serious health challenges and the Christian perspective woven throughout.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Loss & Grief Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

174 pages
ISBN
1556739893
Pages
174
Publisher
Desktop Pub.
Published
1995
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Brost, Andrew Neil, 1977-1990HealthBonesCancerPatientsIndianaTumors in ChildrenReligious AspectsChristianityReligious Aspects of Cancer

People

Andrew Neil Brost (1977-1990)

Places

Indiana