Understanding Issues - Divorce (Understanding Issues)
Gail B. Stewart
Understanding Issues - Divorce (Understanding Issues)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail B. Stewart
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
Kids navigating their parents' divorce will find support and answers to their questions about feelings, family changes, and how custody works. It gently explores the challenges children face and offers ways to understand and cope with these big life shifts. Perfect for young readers who want to make sense of their new family dynamics.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, fear & anxiety, emotional. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0737709502
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Kidhaven
- Published
- October 24, 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,814
- Read-Aloud
- ~32 min
- Text Density
- Light Text