What reading level is Taking Sides?

Taking Sides by Diana S DelCampo is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Taking Sides appropriate for?

Taking Sides is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Taking Sides?

Taking Sides is nonfiction — Children.

Does Taking Sides have any content warnings?

Taking Sides has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Taking Sides?

Taking Sides by Diana S DelCampo is 387 pages.

Taking Sides

Diana S DelCampo

Taking Sides

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Childhood and Society

by Diana S DelCampo

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

This book shows how every stage of growing up is a big deal, from the tiniest baby steps to the tricky teenage years. You'll see why each phase shapes who you are and why understanding it can change the way we think about growing up. Knowing these secrets helps us all get along better and learn more about ourselves.

Themes

EducationEducational PsychologyPhilosophySocial ScienceChildren's StudiesComing of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Taking Sides is a middle-grade fiction book that explores the four key developmental stages of childhood: infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. It introduces readers to important concepts in child development and social science through engaging storytelling, making complex ideas accessible for ages 9-12. The narrative encourages empathy and understanding of the challenges children face as they grow.