The Next Better Place
Michael C. Keith
The Next Better Place
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Father and Son on the Road
by Michael C. Keith
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
A young boy and his father embark on a journey across the country, facing the challenges of their complicated relationship shaped by his father's struggle with alcoholism. Their travels reveal moments of hardship, hope, and the search for a place to belong. This heartfelt tale explores the realities of a childhood marked by both adventure and family struggle.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include alcohol use, family change, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1565123646
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
- Published
- January 1, 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 81,203
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 1m
- Text Density
- Dense