Cocaine (Drug Abuse Prevention Library)
Rhoda McFarland
Cocaine (Drug Abuse Prevention Library)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rhoda McFarland
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: sometimes, a tiny white powder can take control of a person's life in ways you never expected. It's not just about trying something new—it's about what happens when you can’t stop, even when you want to. But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a straightforward look at the dangers of cocaine use and addiction, especially geared toward teenagers. It explains the harmful effects on both the mind and body, aiming to educate young readers about the risks of drug abuse. Appropriate for ages 13-18, it serves as a resource for prevention and awareness.
Why we rated Cocaine (Drug Abuse Prevention Library) 8ME
Cocaine (Drug Abuse Prevention Library) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cocaine (Drug Abuse Prevention Library) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Cocaine (Drug Abuse Prevention Library) as 8ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Drug Use.
Thematically, Cocaine (Drug Abuse Prevention Library) explores psychology, drug abuse prevention, and juvenile literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about psychology, drug abuse prevention, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780823920402
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Rosen Publishing Group
- Published
- April 1994
- Type
- Fiction