A teenager's journey

Richard B. Pelzer

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A teenager's journey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Overcoming a Childhood of Abuse

by Richard B. Pelzer

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A young teen battles the lasting impact of a painful childhood marked by abuse and addiction. Amid these challenges, a chosen family steps in, providing a beacon of hope and support that guides him toward healing and strength. This powerful story reveals the resilience of the human spirit in the face of hardship.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: family change, emotional: mental health. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Mental Health Social: Substance Use
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

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
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

215 pages
50,693 words
5h 38m read-aloud
ISBN
044657970X
Pages
215
Publisher
Wellness Central
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
50,693
Read-Aloud
~5h 38m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Pelzer, Richard BAbused TeenagersUnited StatesChildren of AlcoholicsTeenagersSubstance UseCase Studies