Anorexia

Gail B. Stewart

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Anorexia

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gail B. Stewart

21st Century Skills Library: Health at Risk

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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.

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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2,980 words
20m read-aloud
ISBN
9781602792814
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,980
Read-Aloud
~20 min

Genres

Subjects

Anorexia in Adolescence