Child Abuse

Susheela Bhan

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Child Abuse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Annotated Bibliography

by Susheela Bhan

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What happens when a child's safe world is suddenly filled with fear and confusion? Imagine facing secrets that are hard to talk about but even harder to ignore. This story shines a light on tough truths that many children face, but the answers are still waiting to be found.

Themes

Family & RelationshipsAbuseChild AbuseSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book addresses the serious and sensitive topic of child abuse, exploring its prevalence and impact in a manner suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. It aims to raise awareness and foster understanding about this social issue without graphic detail, making it appropriate for mature children ready to engage with difficult themes. Parents should be aware that the content may prompt questions and discussions about family safety and personal boundaries.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Abuse Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

416 pages
ISBN
9788172110024
Pages
416
Publisher
Northern Book Centre
Published
1991
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Family & RelationshipsAbuseChild Abuse