Children With Asthma
Thomas F. A. Plaut
Children With Asthma
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Manual for Parents
by Thomas F. A. Plaut
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
The sharp hiss of the inhaler fills the quiet room, a small but powerful sound that can change everything. Imagine how every breath feels different when asthma is part of your day, and the steady rhythm of checking your peak flow meter becomes a secret superpower. Understanding how to take care of your lungs can bring hope and strength, even when the air feels heavy.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This informative book provides a clear and thorough explanation of asthma in children, covering everything from using inhalers and peak flow meters to understanding medications and recognizing when to seek medical help. It includes updated treatment plans and practical advice for managing asthma at home, making it a valuable resource for parents and professionals working with children ages 9-12. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers and focuses on education with supportive illustrations.
Why we rated Children With Asthma 11LP
Children With Asthma is written at a Level 6 reading level across 278 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Children With Asthma works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Children With Asthma as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Illness & Injury.
Thematically, Children With Asthma explores children with special needs, health/fitness, family, and asthma in children — 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 children with special needs, health/fitness, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780914625056
- Pages
- 278
- Publisher
- Pedipress
- Published
- February 1991
- Type
- Nonfiction