You are not alone

Lynne Hughes

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You are not alone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Teens Talk about Life After the Loss of a Parent

by Lynne Hughes

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

When a young person faces the heartbreaking loss of a parent, they must navigate a world filled with grief, fear, and uncertainty. This powerful story explores the journey through sorrow, healing, and finding hope amidst life's hardest challenges. Along the way, difficult experiences test their strength and resilience as they learn to cope and grow.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeGriefEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, child abuse, stalking. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Child Abuse Stalking Substance Use Sexual Assault Seizure Physical Danger Death Illness & Injury Hospital Scene
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
42,716 words
4h 45m read-aloud
ISBN
0439585902
Pages
192
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
42,716
Read-Aloud
~4h 45m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Hughes, LynneGriefParentsDeathYoung Adult