Compact Research, Cocaine and Crack (Compact Research Series)
Tamara L. Roleff
Compact Research, Cocaine and Crack (Compact Research Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tamara L. Roleff
The text is written at a 4th 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
Cocaine and crack aren't just scary words—they're real problems affecting many lives across the country. This book dives deep into how addiction happens and what can be done about it. Understanding these tough questions could change the way we think about fairness and justice.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book offers a clear overview of cocaine and crack use in the United States, aimed at young readers aged 13 to 18. It discusses addiction, treatment options, legal consequences, and social implications in an accessible way. Parents should note the book addresses substance abuse directly but without graphic detail, making it suitable for mature middle school and high school readers.
Why we rated Compact Research, Cocaine and Crack (Compact Research Series) 9ME
Compact Research, Cocaine and Crack (Compact Research Series) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 104 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Compact Research, Cocaine and Crack (Compact Research Series) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Compact Research, Cocaine and Crack (Compact Research Series) as 9ME ("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, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Compact Research, Cocaine and Crack (Compact Research Series) explores health & daily living - substance abuse, social issues - drugs, alcohol, & substance abuse, and juvenile nonfiction — 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 health & daily living - substance abuse, social issues - drugs, alcohol, & substance abuse, juvenile nonfiction.
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
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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
- 9781601520012
- Pages
- 104
- Publisher
- Referencepoint Press
- Published
- August 15, 2007
- Type
- Fiction