What reading level is Soldier Mom?

Soldier Mom by Alice Mead is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Soldier Mom appropriate for?

Soldier Mom is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Soldier Mom?

Soldier Mom is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Soldier Mom have any content warnings?

Soldier Mom has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Soldier Mom?

Soldier Mom by Alice Mead is 161 pages.

Soldier Mom

Alice Mead

Soldier Mom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alice Mead

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

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

What if your mom, who is in the Army Reserve, suddenly had to leave in the middle of summer? Eleven-year-old Jasmyn faces the shock of her mother being called away to the Persian Gulf War, leaving her and her baby brother in the care of someone new. How will Jas handle basketball practice, her feelings, and the big changes at home?

Themes

Single-parent familiesFamily Coming of AgeResilienceMilitary Deployment

Quick Assessment

Soldier Mom tells the story of an eleven-year-old girl whose mother is unexpectedly deployed to the Persian Gulf War, leaving her and her younger brother in the care of their mother's boyfriend. This middle-grade fiction addresses themes of family change, responsibility, and resilience, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the story touches on separation anxiety and the challenges of single-parent families during military deployment, but handles these topics thoughtfully.