What reading level is Stubborn child?

Stubborn child by Mark Devlin is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stubborn child appropriate for?

Stubborn child is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Emotional Intensity, Institutional Life.

What genre is Stubborn child?

Stubborn child is nonfiction — Social Science.

Does Stubborn child have any content warnings?

Stubborn child has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Emotional Intensity, Institutional Life. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stubborn child?

Stubborn child by Mark Devlin is 255 pages.

Stubborn child

Mark Devlin

Stubborn child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mark Devlin

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Matched

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

What happens when a kid feels trapped by rules and can't find a way out? Imagine living in places where every day feels uncertain and scary, trying to make sense of a world that seems against you. Can Mark find hope in the middle of all this confusion?

Themes

Coming of Age Family Social JusticeJuvenile Delinquency

Quick Assessment

This memoir recounts Mark Devlin's challenging childhood and young adulthood spent in state institutions for delinquent youths. It explores themes of struggle, resilience, and self-discovery, appropriate for readers aged 9-12 with guidance due to intense emotional content. Parents should be aware of the portrayal of institutional life and its emotional impact.