The Marriage Institutionter)

Douglas Kennedy

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The Marriage Institutionter)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Collection of Excerpts

by Douglas Kennedy

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

Douglas Kennedy’s stories prove that families are never just simple—they’re full of surprises, secrets, and emotions that can change everything. Each tale dives deep into what makes people stick together or drift apart, showing why understanding family matters more than anything else.

Themes

FamilyRelationshipsMarriageComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This collection features eight novels by Douglas Kennedy that explore complex themes of family, relationships, and marriage. While written at a middle-grade reading level, the stories delve into mature emotional topics suitable for ages 9-12, encouraging thoughtful reflection on family dynamics. Parents should note the nuanced treatment of relationships and emotional challenges within a fictional context.

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

Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

129 pages
ISBN
9780805030907
Pages
129
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
November 1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Family & RelationshipsMarriageFamilyParentingChildbirth