What reading level is When Your Child Is Gone?

When Your Child Is Gone by Francine Toder is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is When Your Child Is Gone appropriate for?

When Your Child Is Gone is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change, Emotional.

What genre is When Your Child Is Gone?

When Your Child Is Gone is fiction — Psychology.

Does When Your Child Is Gone have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is When Your Child Is Gone?

When Your Child Is Gone by Francine Toder is 269 pages.

When Your Child Is Gone

Francine Toder

When Your Child Is Gone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Learning to Live Again

by Francine Toder

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

Losing someone you love can change everything, but it also shows how strong you really are. This story reveals the hidden courage inside families facing the hardest goodbyes. Understanding these feelings helps heal hearts and brings hope when it matters most.

Themes

BereavementFamilyPsychological aspectsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book thoughtfully explores the complex emotions children face when dealing with loss due to death, adoption, custody changes, miscarriage, or estrangement. It offers insight into grief, guilt, and psychological adjustment, making it a sensitive resource for children ages 9-12. Parents should be aware that the book handles mature themes with care but may evoke strong emotional responses.