Confronting child abuse through recreation

David L. Jewell

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Confronting child abuse through recreation

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David L. Jewell

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if you could help kids who are hurting just by playing games and having fun? Imagine discovering secrets that could protect children and help them heal through recreation. But what happens when the truth is harder to face than anyone expected?

Themes

Child Abuse PreventionRecreational TherapyEmotional HealingFamilySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the serious topic of child abuse and the role of recreational therapy in its identification and prevention. Written for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses difficult issues in an accessible way, focusing on discovery, diagnosis, and treatment over fifteen chapters. Parents should be aware that the content involves sensitive themes related to abuse but is designed to educate and empower young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

337 pages
ISBN
0398056048
Pages
337
Publisher
Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Published
1989
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Child AbuseUnited StatesPreventionAbused ChildrenRecreationIdentificationManagementRecreational Therapy

Places

United States