The boys and girls book about divorce

Richard A. Gardner

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The boys and girls book about divorce

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

with an introduction for parents

by Richard A. Gardner

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Here's a secret: sometimes families change in ways you never expected. When moms and dads decide to live apart, it can feel confusing and lonely, but there’s a way to understand those feelings and find your own path forward. And that’s only the beginning of a journey toward healing and hope.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book addresses the complex emotions children experience during and after their parents' divorce. It gently guides readers aged 9-12 through understanding their feelings and encourages resilience with supportive messages grounded in empathy and faith. Parents should note the inclusion of religious themes and honest discussions about emotional challenges related to family change.

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

Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety Emotional Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

159 pages
ISBN
0876686641
Pages
159
Publisher
Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Published
1983
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children of Divorced ParentsDivorce