Developing values with exceptional children
Sidney B. Simon
Developing values with exceptional children
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sidney B. Simon
The text is written at a 4th 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
Some kids face challenges that make their journey extra special. They discover what really matters—like love, freedom, and being true to themselves—and learn how to build their own unique values. Understanding these lessons can change everything about how we see ourselves and the world.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the development of values in children with exceptional needs, focusing on identity, the meaning of life, emotions, and the role of parents in guiding their child's personal growth. It is suitable for middle-grade readers and emphasizes humanistic psychology principles to support children facing difficulties in forming their personality and values.
Why we rated Developing values with exceptional children 9ME
Developing values with exceptional children is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 140 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Developing values with exceptional children works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Developing values with exceptional children as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Developing values with exceptional children explores exceptional children, values, identity & self-discovery, family, and humanistic psychology — 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 exceptional children, values, identity & self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — 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
- 0132053101
- Pages
- 140
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction