Cover of Child abuse

Child abuse

by Gail Stewart

Understanding Issues

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

This book explores the difficult topic of child abuse, helping young readers understand why it happens and why some children find it hard to speak out. It offers hope by discussing ways to get help and protect those in harm's way. Sensitive and important, it sheds light on a serious issue with care and honesty.

Representation & Themes

Child AbuseFamilyEmotional HealthSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Abuse Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Physical/Safety: Sexual Assault Social: Animal Abuse
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0737712805
Pages
48
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,338

Genres

Child abuse

Subjects

Child abuse -- Juvenile literatureChild abuse