Delinquency in Society

Robert M. Regoli

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Delinquency in Society

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert M. Regoli

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

The clang of a jail cell door echoes down the cold hallways, mixing with whispers of hope and fear. Inside, young voices tell stories of mistakes, second chances, and the tough road to change. Can they find their way back to a life worth living?

Themes

Juvenile DelinquencyJuvenile JusticeComing of AgeFamilySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This fictional story explores the realities of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system, offering insight into the challenges faced by youth involved in these situations. Written for middle-grade readers, it presents complex themes in an accessible way without graphic content. Parents should note the focus on social issues related to youth behavior and rehabilitation.

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

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

608 pages
ISBN
9780072989687
Pages
608
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Published
June 22, 2005
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Administration of Juvenile Justice

Places

United States