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Advanced Psycho Cybernetics and Psychofeedback

Paul G. Thomas

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Advanced Psycho Cybernetics and Psychofeedback

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paul G. Thomas

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what it takes to master juggling tricks from scarves to clubs? Nathan and Kari start with simple three-ball cascades and soon find themselves learning four-ball juggling and even partner routines. But will their hard work pay off when they prepare for their very first show?

Themes

PsychologyJugglingFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book introduces readers to the basics and advanced techniques of juggling through the story of Nathan and Kari. It combines elements of psychology and practice to show how dedication and feedback lead to skill improvement. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides an engaging way to explore perseverance and coordination without any intense content.

Why we rated Advanced Psycho Cybernetics and Psychofeedback 11C

Advanced Psycho Cybernetics and Psychofeedback is written at a Level 6 reading level across 210 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Advanced Psycho Cybernetics and Psychofeedback works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Advanced Psycho Cybernetics and Psychofeedback as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Advanced Psycho Cybernetics and Psychofeedback explores psychology, juggling, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about psychology, juggling, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
9780960976218
Pages
210
Publisher
Classic Publishers
Published
October 1985
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PsychologyJuggling