What reading level is Tuesday's Child?

Tuesday's Child by Kathy Evans is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tuesday's Child appropriate for?

Tuesday's Child is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Family Change.

What genre is Tuesday's Child?

Tuesday's Child is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Tuesday's Child have any content warnings?

Tuesday's Child has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tuesday's Child?

Tuesday's Child by Kathy Evans is 224 pages.

Tuesday's Child

Kathy Evans

Tuesday's Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathy Evans

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 would you do if you found out your new baby was different from what you expected? Imagine a world where every emotion — shock, anger, sadness — swirls like a storm inside a mother’s heart. How do you find hope when everything feels uncertain?

Themes

Parents of children with disabilitiesPeople with disabilitiesFamily relationshipsDown syndromeMothers and daughters

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores a mother's emotional journey after her baby is diagnosed with Down syndrome, portraying her struggles with shock, anger, grief, and gradual acceptance. It sensitively addresses family dynamics and the challenges faced by parents of children with disabilities. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an empathetic perspective without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Family Change

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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.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9780717146222
Pages: 224
Publisher: Gill
Published: 2009
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

Parents of Children With DisabilitiesPeople With Disabilities, Family RelationshipsDown SyndromeMothers and DaughtersAutobiography and MemoirParenting and Child CareFamily RelationshipsChildren With Disabilities