Shut Up About...Your Perfect Kid! (Shut Up About. . .)
Gina Gallagher
Shut Up About...Your Perfect Kid! (Shut Up About. . .)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gina Gallagher
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if everyone expected you to be perfect, but you knew you were wonderfully imperfect? Imagine the chaos and laughs when two sisters share their real-life adventures raising kids who don’t fit the usual mold. Will their stories change how we see 'perfect' forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book offers humorous and heartfelt stories from the perspective of two sisters raising children with Asperger's syndrome and bipolar disorder. It explores the challenges and joys of parenting children who don't fit societal expectations of perfection, providing insight and empathy for families with special needs. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses themes of family dynamics and acceptance without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780979071300
- Pages
- 172
- Publisher
- Shut Up About. . .
- Published
- February 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction