Children and the Media
Everette E. Dennis
Children and the Media
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Everette E. Dennis
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
Media isn’t just for grown-ups anymore — it’s shaping kids like you every day. From cartoons to video games, adults are watching closely to see how these stories and games affect you. Understanding this changes everything about what you watch and play.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the evolving relationship between children and mass media, highlighting the concerns and debates around its influence on young audiences. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers insight into how media targeting children has become a major societal focus, making it a useful resource for parents interested in media literacy. The content is appropriate for ages 9-12 and does not contain any distressing material.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781138520394
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction