Children and violence

Colette Chiland, J. Gerald Young

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Children and violence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Colette Chiland, J. Gerald Young

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp crack of a shout splits the quiet street as shadows stretch long across the playground. Everywhere, whispers of fear and anger mix with the scent of cold concrete and distant sirens. What does it feel like to grow up surrounded by noise that never seems to stop?

Themes

Children and violenceFamilySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book explores how children perceive and are affected by violence in their environments, highlighting the challenges parents face in shielding their kids. Written for ages 9 to 12, it sensitively addresses the impact of neighborhood violence on childhood development. Parents should be aware that the book discusses real-world violence and its emotional effects on children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Violence -- in infancy & childhood
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

217 pages
ISBN
1568212356
Pages
217
Publisher
Jason Aronson
Published
1994
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Children and ViolenceViolenceIn Infancy & ChildhoodGewaltInfantKinderenKindGeweldChildAufsatzsammlung