Abortion
Stacey Tipp
Abortion
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stacey Tipp
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Hey, did you know how many different opinions there are about abortion? Some people think it’s a right, others see it very differently, and the laws keep changing. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult fiction book explores the complex and sensitive topic of abortion through multiple viewpoints, including legal, moral, and ethical considerations in the United States. It encourages critical thinking by presenting contrasting perspectives and includes activities for deeper reflection. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, it thoughtfully addresses a challenging subject matter.
Why we rated Abortion 9MT
Abortion is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Abortion works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Abortion as 9MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Moral and Ethical Aspects, Law and Legislation.
Thematically, Abortion explores abortion, law and legislation, moral and ethical aspects, and critical thinking — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about abortion, law and legislation, moral and ethical aspects.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MT — Moderate — ThematicReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780808568582
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction