Anorexia
Gail B. Stewart
Anorexia
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail B. Stewart
21st Century Skills Library: Health at Risk
The text is written at a 5th 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
Explore the challenges of dealing with anorexia as young characters face confusing feelings and health struggles. This story offers insights into understanding eating disorders and how to handle anxiety, all while navigating the tough world of peer pressure and self-image. It encourages empathy and awareness through honest, relatable experiences.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: mental health, emotional: fear & anxiety, social: bullying. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal 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
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781602792814
- Publisher
- Cherry Lake Publishing
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,980
- Read-Aloud
- ~20 min