What reading level is Crime and Family?

Crime and Family by Joan McCord is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Crime and Family appropriate for?

Crime and Family is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Crime and Family?

Crime and Family is fiction — Family & Relationships.

Does Crime and Family have any content warnings?

Crime and Family has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Crime and Family?

Crime and Family by Joan McCord is 324 pages.

Crime and Family

Joan McCord

Crime and Family

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Selected Essays of Joan McCord

by Joan McCord

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: sometimes, trying to help kids stay out of trouble can lead to unexpected problems. What happens when a program meant to protect actually makes things worse? But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

CrimeFamilyCrime PreventionChild AbuseUnited StatesCambridge-Somerville Youth Study

Quick Assessment

This book explores the complexities of crime prevention and family dynamics through the lens of the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, a pioneering research project in criminology. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it presents themes of child abuse, crime, and family challenges within the United States. Parents should note that the book deals with serious topics and may prompt thoughtful discussions about prevention efforts and their unintended consequences.