What reading level is Sickened?

Sickened by Julie Gregory is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sickened appropriate for?

Sickened is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Emotional: Abuse, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Sickened?

Sickened is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Sickened have any content warnings?

Sickened has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Emotional: Abuse, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sickened?

Sickened by Julie Gregory is 336 pages.

Sickened

Julie Gregory

Sickened

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Memoir of a Munchausen by Proxy Childhood

by Julie Gregory

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of antiseptic fills the air, mixing with the cold touch of hospital sheets. Every beep of the machines echoes secrets that no one else can hear. Behind the sterile walls, a quiet battle for trust and truth unfolds, leaving a heart aching for hope.

Themes

Abused childrenFamily Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This memoir offers a powerful, first-person account of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, exposing the complex reality of child abuse through the author's experience. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, it handles difficult themes with emotional depth and honesty, providing insight while acknowledging the serious nature of the content.