Damage
A. M. Jenkins
Damage
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by A. M. Jenkins
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
Struggling with deep sadness and the pressures of football, a young athlete faces a powerful choice between giving up and pushing through. As emotions swell and challenges mount, the journey reveals the strength found in fighting for oneself. This story dives into the hard moments that test courage and hope.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include depression, emotional, mental health. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060291006
- Pages
- 186
- Publisher
- HarperTeen
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 39,426
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 23m
- Text Density
- Standard