Consultation
Dinkmeyer, Don C.
Consultation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
School Mental Health Professionals as Consultants
by Dinkmeyer, Don C.
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Did you know that school counselors are secret heroes who solve mysteries about feelings and friendships? This story shows how a special kind of helper uses smart ideas to make schools a better place for everyone. It's more than just talking — it’s about making real change that helps kids shine.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores the important role of mental health consultation within schools, focusing on how counselors, psychologists, and social workers collaborate with teachers and families. It introduces Adlerian psychology concepts through relatable case studies, making complex ideas accessible for ages 9-12. The content is appropriate for this age group, with a focus on emotional intelligence and problem-solving in educational settings.
Why we rated Consultation 11LE
Consultation is written at a Level 6 reading level across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Consultation works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Consultation as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Consultation explores mental health services, educational counseling, friendship, school, and psychology — 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 mental health services, educational counseling, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 155959036X
- Pages
- 294
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction