Child abuse
Gail Stewart
Child abuse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail Stewart
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.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: abuse, physical/safety: physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0737712805
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Kidhaven
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,338
- Read-Aloud
- ~29 min
- Text Density
- Light Text