What reading level is The good children?

The good children by Kate Wilhelm is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The good children appropriate for?

The good children is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Self-reliance in Children.

What genre is The good children?

The good children is fiction — Fiction.

Does The good children have any content warnings?

The good children has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Self-reliance in Children. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The good children?

The good children by Kate Wilhelm is 226 pages.

The good children

Kate Wilhelm

The good children

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate Wilhelm

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Some kids will do anything to stay together—even when it means making a shocking choice. When their mom passes away, these brothers and sisters hatch a plan that’s both brave and terrifying. What they’re willing to risk shows just how far family love can go.

Themes

FamilySelf-reliance in ChildrenFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the resilience and self-reliance of children facing the loss of their mother. The story involves a serious and potentially disturbing plan the siblings create to remain together, making it suitable for readers comfortable with mature themes of family loss and difficult decisions. Parents should be aware that the narrative includes emotional intensity related to grief and survival.