Who killed my daughter?
by Lois Duncan
Perfection Learning Prebound 1992
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 6.1 (6th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
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Genre
Themes
- grief and healing
- quest for justice
- family bonds
- truth-seeking
- resilience
- crime and corruption
- community and activism
- intuition and uncertainty
About this book
Lois Duncan’s powerful true account follows her search for answers after her teenage daughter is killed in a hit-and-run in Albuquerque. Blending memoir and investigative reporting, Duncan uncovers leads, interviews witnesses, and challenges official assumptions. The book raises tough questions about justice and perseverance while remaining deeply personal and compassionate. Best for mature teens, it grips readers with a real-life mystery and a mother’s unstoppable determination.
Setting: Albuquerque, New Mexico, late 1980s–early 1990s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Who killed my daughter? right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Who killed my daughter?. The reading level is AR 6.1, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include grief and healing, quest for justice, family bonds.
How long does it take to read Who killed my daughter??
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Who killed my daughter? takes around 8.9h to finish. The book has 94,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Who killed my daughter? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Who killed my daughter? has an AR quiz available, worth 14 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Who killed my daughter??
Who killed my daughter? has an AR reading level of 6.1, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.