Child Abuse - Fear in the Home (Information Plus Compacts)
Mark Jacobs, Mark Alan Siegel, Nancy R. Jacobs, Margaret Mitchell
Child Abuse - Fear in the Home (Information Plus Compacts)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Fear in the Home
by Mark Jacobs, Mark Alan Siegel, Nancy R. Jacobs, Margaret Mitchell
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some homes look safe but hide big secrets. Many children face scary moments where they should feel loved and protected. Understanding these truths helps us know why kindness and safety at home matter so much.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book provides a straightforward, age-appropriate introduction to the difficult topic of child abuse, including its history, causes, and legal protections for victims. Designed for children aged 5-8, it approaches the subject with care to foster awareness without graphic detail. Parents should be prepared to discuss sensitive topics and provide reassurance alongside reading.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781573020435
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Information Plus
- Published
- June 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction