The Child and death

Olle Jane Z. Sahler

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The Child and death

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Olle Jane Z. Sahler

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What happens when a child faces the toughest journey of all? Imagine stepping into the world of a brave kid learning about life, family, and what comes after. Their story holds questions that don't have easy answers.

Themes

FamilyPsychologyComing of AgeEmotional Health

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the profound themes of terminal illness and death through the eyes of a child, highlighting emotional and family dynamics. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a sensitive portrayal that may prompt thoughtful conversations about mortality and grief. Parents should be aware that the subject matter is serious and may require guidance for younger readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Divorce & Family Change
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
6
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

300 pages
ISBN
0801642884
Pages
300
Publisher
Mosby
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

Genres

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Terminally Ill ChildrenPsychologyCongressesFamily RelationshipsChildren and DeathTerminal CareIn Infancy and ChildhoodDeathAttitude to DeathKindRelations FamilialesCongrèsEnfants Et MortEnfants Malades En Phase TerminaleTodInfantPsychologiePsicologia Do DesenvolvimentoChildAufsatzsammlung