Cipollone v. Liggett Group

Diana K. Sergis

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Cipollone v. Liggett Group

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diana K. Sergis

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th 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

Explore the landmark legal battle where Rose Cipollone challenged the tobacco industry, sparking a nationwide debate on product responsibility. Journey through the dramatic courtroom moments and learn how this case changed the way society views the dangers of smoking. Discover the powerful story behind a fight for justice that reached the Supreme Court.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include legal conflict, health risks, courtroom drama. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Legal Conflict Health Risks Courtroom Drama
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
17,847 words
1h 59m read-aloud
ISBN
076601343X
Pages
128
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
17,847
Read-Aloud
~1h 59m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Cipollone, Rose, D. 1984Trials, Litigation, EtcLiggett GroupTrialsUnited StatesProducts LiabilityTobaccoTobacco Industry