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Sins of the father

by Norah McClintock

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

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

When Mick moves to his dad’s old neighborhood, whispers follow him everywhere he goes. People expect him to be just like his father, who was behind bars, but Mick believes in his dad's innocence. As secrets unravel, Mick sets out to discover the real story and prove the truth.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMysteryComing of AgeSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0590124889
Pages
190
Publisher
Scholastic Canada
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
46,768

Genres

Canadian fiction

Subjects

MurderFamiliesMeurtreFalse arrestJuvenile fictionArrestation illegaleRoman policierDetective and mystery storiesRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseFamilleMystery and detective stories