Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People
Mark Prever
Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Person-centred Approach
by Mark Prever
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
Have you ever wondered how someone helps kids when they feel sad or confused? Imagine stepping into a place where listening and understanding can make a huge difference for children and young people facing tough times. What secrets will you uncover about being a real helper?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces children ages 9-12 to the concepts of counseling and support for young people, using a clear, accessible approach. It covers practical techniques, ethical considerations, and the importance of empathy, making it suitable for young readers interested in psychology or helping professions. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers and designed to foster understanding without complex jargon.
Why we rated Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People 11LE
Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People 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, Counselling and Supporting Children and Young People explores adolescent psychology, counseling, friendship, family, and mental health — 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 adolescent psychology, 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781847879349
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Limited
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction