Children, television, and the new media
Paul Löhr, Manfred Meyer
Children, television, and the new media
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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by Paul Löhr, Manfred Meyer
The text is written at a 8th 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
What if the shows and websites you visit could change how you see the world? Imagine diving into the colorful, fast-moving world of television and the internet where every click and channel shapes your day. But what happens when the fun turns confusing or even a little scary?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the impact of television and new media on children and adolescents, examining topics such as the role of TV in development, the influence of the internet, and concerns about media violence. Suitable for middle-grade readers (ages 9-12), it offers insight into how media formats and content shape young viewers’ experiences. Parents should note that it discusses media violence and its effects, providing a balanced view to encourage thoughtful media consumption.
Why we rated Children, television, and the new media 12LE
Children, television, and the new media is written at a Level 8 reading level across 447 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Children, television, and the new media works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Children, television, and the new media as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Children, television, and the new media explores television and children, internet and children, adolescents and media, and media influence — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about television and children, internet and children, adolescents and media.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1860205674
- Pages
- 447
- Publisher
- University of Luton Press
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction