Coping with Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape

Melissa Mayer

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Coping with Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melissa Mayer

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

There’s a secret many don’t talk about—what happens when someone close to you breaks a trust in a very serious way. Understanding what to do when faced with something scary and confusing can feel overwhelming, but learning the truth is the first step—and that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This book provides an honest and age-appropriate exploration of date rape and acquaintance rape, aimed at middle-grade readers. It offers clear explanations about consent, advice on how to respond after an incident, and challenges harmful social attitudes. The content is handled with care and sensitivity, making it suitable for ages 9-12, though parents may want to be prepared for frank discussions about sexual violence.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Intense
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Sexual Violence Sensitive Topics
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
4
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

114 pages
ISBN
9781499467147
Pages
114
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Sex CrimesCrime