Conflict and Resolution
Globe Fearon
Conflict and Resolution
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Choices in Literature, Copper
by Globe Fearon
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What happens when friends disagree and don't know how to make things right? Imagine a world where every problem has a secret solution waiting to be discovered. How will these stories teach you to find peace when conflict comes knocking?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores common conflicts children face and offers stories that illustrate different ways to resolve them peacefully. Designed for ages 9-12, it encourages emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills through relatable scenarios. Parents can expect age-appropriate content focusing on social interaction and conflict resolution without intense themes.
Why we rated Conflict and Resolution 9C
Conflict and Resolution is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 168 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Conflict and Resolution works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Conflict and Resolution as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Conflict and Resolution explores friendship, conflict resolution, coming of age, family, and social skills — 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 friendship, conflict resolution, coming of age.
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
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780134113562
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Globe Fearon
- Published
- November 2000
- Type
- Fiction