The road to Evergreen

Rachael Stryker

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The road to Evergreen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Adoption, Attachment Therapy, and the Promise of Family

by Rachael Stryker

Reading Level 4-5 9MN 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

What happens when a child feels like they can't trust anyone? Imagine a place where kids who struggle to connect find a chance to heal and belong. But can the road to Evergreen truly change everything?

Themes

Attachment DisorderAdoptionFamilyParentingEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the emotional journey of children with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) within the unique setting of Evergreen, Colorado, known for its attachment therapy programs. It thoughtfully addresses complex psychological themes related to adoption and family dynamics, making it suitable for readers ages 9 to 12 with parental guidance. The story provides insight into healing and attachment challenges without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MN — Moderate — Neutral
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Attachment & Trust Issues Emotional: 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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780801446870
Pages
192
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Adolescent psychology

Subjects

Attachment Disorder in ChildrenUnited StatesAdoptionPsychological AspectsFamiliesParentingPsychologyAdolescent PsychologyFamily RelationsTherapyPsychotherapyReactive Attachment DisorderChild PsychologyAdoption, United StatesAdoption, Psychological AspectsFamily, United StatesFamily, Psychological Aspects