A study in student development
Richard P. Rettig
A study in student development
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Rebellion and Delinquency as Alternative Responses to Schooling
by Richard P. Rettig
The text is written at a 4th 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
What happens when a high school student faces choices that could change everything? Imagine walking the halls where friendships are tested and secrets hide behind every door. Can one student find the courage to make things right, or will the pressures of growing up pull them under?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores the challenges faced by American high school students, focusing on themes of juvenile delinquency and adolescent psychology. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it offers insight into social conditions impacting youth, presenting complex issues in an accessible way without graphic content. Parents should note the book addresses serious topics thoughtfully, providing a platform for discussion about personal choices and growth.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0882475894
- Pages
- 194
- Publisher
- R & E Research Associates
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Nonfiction