Coping With Self-Mutilation

Alicia Clarke

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Coping With Self-Mutilation

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Helping Book for Teens who Hurt Themselves

by Alicia Clarke

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 13+ Matched

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

Have you ever wondered why some teens hurt themselves when they're feeling overwhelmed? Imagine facing big emotions that feel impossible to handle. What could help someone find hope and healing when the pain feels too much?

Themes

PsychologyTeenagersMental HealthRecovery

Quick Assessment

This book explores the difficult topic of self-mutilation among teenagers, explaining possible causes and offering guidance toward recovery. Written for ages 13-18, it presents information sensitively, suitable for young adults seeking understanding of this behavior. Parents should be aware that the book addresses emotional distress and self-harm in a direct but careful manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Content Flags

Self-Harm
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
ISBN
9780823925599
Pages
104
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Published
January 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TeenagersPsychologySelf-mutilationMental IllnessMental HealthSelf-mutilation in Adolescence