What reading level is Words for a deaf daughter?

Words for a deaf daughter by Paul West is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Words for a deaf daughter appropriate for?

Words for a deaf daughter is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Loneliness, Family Change.

What genre is Words for a deaf daughter?

Words for a deaf daughter is nonfiction — Social Science.

Does Words for a deaf daughter have any content warnings?

Words for a deaf daughter has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Loneliness, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Words for a deaf daughter?

Words for a deaf daughter by Paul West is 188 pages.

Words for a deaf daughter

Paul West

Words for a deaf daughter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paul West

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The quiet hum of a world without sound wraps around her like a soft blanket, but inside, her heart beats loud with hope and courage. Every glance, every touch becomes a bridge to the people who love her most. Sometimes, the hardest barriers are the ones we can't hear, and her story shows how love can speak louder than words.

Themes

DeafnessFamily RelationshipsComing of Age Disability Representation

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the emotional journey of a deaf child navigating the challenges of isolation and communication within her family. It sensitively portrays the dynamics between a father and daughter as they work to overcome barriers imposed by deafness. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers insight into family relationships and the experience of deaf children in the United States.