Bipolar disorder

Judith Peacock

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Bipolar disorder

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judith Peacock

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The room buzzes with energy as someone suddenly feels super excited — then moments later, everything feels sad and slow. It’s like riding a rollercoaster you never asked to get on. What happens when feelings swing so wildly, and how can you find your way back to steady?

Themes

Mental HealthIllness & InjuryFamilyNeurodivergent CharactersEducation

Quick Assessment

This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to the concept of bipolar disorder in a simple and sensitive way. It explains the nature of mood swings, diagnosis, and treatment while providing strategies for understanding and coping with the condition in themselves or others. The content is suitable for young readers and designed to foster empathy and awareness without overwhelming detail.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780736804349
Pages
64
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mental DepressionManic-depressive IllnessAffective DisordersAngerConduct of LifeTeenagersAnger in AdolescenceAnorexia NervosaEating DisordersSuicidal BehaviorSuicideDepression, Mental