Consent
Rachel Brian
Consent
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Consent, Boundaries and Being in Charge of You
by Rachel Brian
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
You're in the middle of a game when suddenly, someone wants a hug—but do you feel ready? Your body belongs to you, and you get to decide who gets a high-five, a cuddle, or a kiss. What happens when your rules get tested?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children aged 5-8 to the concept of bodily autonomy and consent through simple, relatable scenarios. It covers setting personal boundaries, understanding others' feelings, and encourages respectful behavior and bystander awareness. Parents should note that themes of bullying and child sexual abuse are addressed in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner.
Why we rated Consent 8ME
Consent 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, Consent works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Consent 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, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying, Child Sexual Abuse, Peer Pressure.
Thematically, Consent explores bullying, peer pressure, child sexual abuse, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about bullying, peer pressure, child sexual abuse.
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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316457781
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Wren & Rook
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction