Danger.

E. Rafaela Picard

Cover of Danger.

Danger.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by E. Rafaela Picard

Drug Awareness Library

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When a parent struggles with substance use, it can be confusing and scary for a young child trying to understand what's happening at home. This gentle story helps little readers recognize difficult feelings and know they are not alone, offering comfort and hope in tough family situations.

Themes

FamilyEmotional HealthSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include substance use, family problems, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Substance Use Family Problems Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
788 words
5m read-aloud
ISBN
0823950506
Pages
24
Publisher
Powerkids Press
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
788
Read-Aloud
~5 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

ParentsSubstance UseSubstance AbuseFamily Problems