You, your parent, and the nursing home

Nancy Littell Fox

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You, your parent, and the nursing home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Littell Fox

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

What happens when someone you love needs help you can’t give? Imagine your parent moving into a new place called a nursing home, where strangers take care of them. How do you stay close and keep trust when everything feels different?

Themes

FamilyCareAgingFamily Relationships

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the emotional and practical challenges children face when their aging parents move into nursing homes. It sensitively portrays family relationships and caregiving dynamics, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. The story offers a thoughtful look at aging and care in the United States without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

175 pages
ISBN
9780960187430
Pages
175
Publisher
Geriatric Press
Published
1982
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Aging ParentsCareUnited StatesNursing HomesEvaluationAdult Children of Aging ParentsFamily RelationshipsParent and Adult ChildOlder People

Places

United States