What reading level is "They never want to tell you"?

"They never want to tell you" by David J. Bearison is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is "They never want to tell you" appropriate for?

"They never want to tell you" is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is "They never want to tell you"?

"They never want to tell you" is nonfiction — Health & Fitness.

Does "They never want to tell you" have any content warnings?

"They never want to tell you" has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is "They never want to tell you"?

"They never want to tell you" by David J. Bearison is 194 pages.

"They never want to tell you"

David J. Bearison

"They never want to tell you"

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Children Talk about Cancer

by David J. Bearison

Reading Level 4-5 9IE 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

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to face something as big as cancer? Imagine hearing the true stories of kids who bravely share their hopes, fears, and secrets about living with this tough illness. Their words might surprise you—and change the way you think about courage.

Themes

Illness & InjuryFamily Coming of AgeEmotional ResilienceHealth & Medicine

Quick Assessment

This book offers candid and compassionate narratives from children living with cancer, providing insight into their emotional and physical experiences. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses complex topics such as illness, treatment, and emotional resilience with honesty and sensitivity. Parents should note the mature themes around serious illness, but the content is handled in a supportive and age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9IE — Intense — Emotional

Emotional

Intense ←

Physical

Light

Social

Light

Thematic

Moderate

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

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.

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Details

Book Length

194 pages

ISBN: 0674883705
Pages: 194
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1991
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Health & Fitness

Subjects

Cancer in ChildrenPatientsCancerPsychological AspectsPsychological Aspects of Tumors in ChildrenTumors in ChildrenInfantAdolescentNeoplasmsChildPsychologyCancer, Patients, BiographyAttitude to HealthChild PsychologyPersonal Narratives