Still a dad
Serge Prengel
Still a dad
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Divorced Father's Journey
by Serge Prengel
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here’s a secret: even when dads don’t live in the same house, they’re still super important. Imagine what it feels like to be a dad trying to stay close, even when things change a lot — but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Still a Dad offers an insightful and compassionate look into the experiences of divorced fathers, combining personal stories with psychological and social perspectives. It is suitable for middle-grade readers (ages 9-12) and gently explores themes of family change and custody with a hopeful tone and practical advice. Parents should know it addresses sensitive family dynamics in an age-appropriate way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1892482002
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Mission Creative Energy (NY)
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction