Causes of Exclusion
Cedric Cullingford
Causes of Exclusion
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Home, School and the Development of Young Criminals
by Cedric Cullingford
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What makes some kids feel left out or get into trouble? Imagine a world where home life and school shape every choice, from friendships to mistakes. Could understanding these clues change everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores the complexities behind juvenile delinquency by examining the influence of home environment, parenting, and bullying on children's behavior. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses social challenges without graphic content, making it a valuable read for discussions about inclusion and personal growth.
Why we rated Causes of Exclusion 11LE
Causes of Exclusion is written at a Level 6 reading level across 236 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Causes of Exclusion works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Causes of Exclusion as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying.
Thematically, Causes of Exclusion explores juvenile delinquency, education and crime, home and school, friendship, and social justice — 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 juvenile delinquency, education and crime, home and school.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781138180161
- Pages
- 236
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction