A study in student development

Richard P. Rettig

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A study in student development

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Rebellion and Delinquency as Alternative Responses to Schooling

by Richard P. Rettig

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

Adolescent PsychologyJuvenile DelinquencyHigh School Social ConditionsComing of AgeFriendship

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

194 pages
ISBN
0882475894
Pages
194
Publisher
R & E Research Associates
Published
1979
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

United StatesAdolescent PsychologyHigh School StudentsSocial Conditions

Places

United States