What child is this?
Caroline B. Cooney
What child is this?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Christmas Story
by Caroline B. Cooney
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
On a snowy Christmas Eve, Katie, a foster child longing for a true family, finds hope in unexpected places. Teenagers Matt and Liz each face their own struggles with the holiday season, while an innkeeper and his son create a magical tree filled with children's wishes. Together, their stories intertwine in a heartwarming tale of kindness, hope, and the true spirit of Christmas.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, loneliness, hope. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0385323174
- Pages
- 150
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 30,948
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 26m
- Text Density
- Standard