Contemporary Issues Companion - Drunk Driving (paperback edition) (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Louise I. Gerdes
Contemporary Issues Companion - Drunk Driving (paperback edition) (Contemporary Issues Companion)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Louise I. Gerdes
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
Here's a secret: many teens don’t realize how one choice behind the wheel can change lives forever. Drunk driving isn’t just about cars—it’s about the hidden dangers that ripple through families and communities. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the serious issue of drunk driving, focusing on its social and legal consequences, especially for young people. Written at a grade 4.5 reading level, it is appropriate for teens aged 13-18 and provides an informative look at addiction and social problems linked to impaired driving. Parents should note its realistic discussion of these topics, aimed at raising awareness and encouraging responsible choices.
Why we rated Contemporary Issues Companion - Drunk Driving (paperback edition) (Contemporary Issues Companion) 9ME
Contemporary Issues Companion - Drunk Driving (paperback edition) (Contemporary Issues Companion) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 138 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Contemporary Issues Companion - Drunk Driving (paperback edition) (Contemporary Issues Companion) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Contemporary Issues Companion - Drunk Driving (paperback edition) (Contemporary Issues Companion) 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, Contemporary Issues Companion - Drunk Driving (paperback edition) (Contemporary Issues Companion) explores addiction: social aspects, social problems, law & crime, transportation - cars & trucks, 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 addiction: social aspects, social problems, law & crime.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9780737730784
- Pages
- 138
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
- Published
- November 24, 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction