The postdivorce family
Ross A. Thompson
The postdivorce family
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
children, parenting, and society
by Ross A. Thompson
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What happens when a family changes forever? Imagine your parents living apart but still sharing the job of being your mom and dad. How do kids find their way through all the ups and downs of a post-divorce family?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the psychological and social impacts of divorce on children and families, drawing on research and policy discussions. It addresses topics such as parental responsibilities after divorce, co-parenting from separate homes, and the broader effects of high divorce rates on society. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers an accessible look at complex family dynamics without graphic content.
Why we rated The postdivorce family 11LE
The postdivorce family is written at a Level 6 reading level across 245 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The postdivorce family works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The postdivorce family as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Divorce & Family Change.
Thematically, The postdivorce family explores divorce, children of divorced parents, parenting, family, and psychological aspects — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about divorce, children of divorced parents, parenting.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761914907
- Pages
- 245
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction