Dictionary of reading and learning disability
Clifford L. Bush
Dictionary of reading and learning disability
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clifford L. Bush
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crisp pages whisper under your fingertips, each word a key unlocking the mysteries of reading and learning. Imagine a world where tricky letters and puzzling sounds suddenly make sense, guiding you through challenges with gentle strength. This is a journey of discovery that shows every mind learns in its own special way.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book serves as a comprehensive dictionary focused on reading and learning disabilities, designed for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. It offers clear definitions and explanations to help children and parents understand various challenges related to learning, promoting empathy and awareness. The content is appropriate and educational, with no intense or graphic material.
Why we rated Dictionary of reading and learning disability 9C
Dictionary of reading and learning disability is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 179 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dictionary of reading and learning disability works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Dictionary of reading and learning disability as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Dictionary of reading and learning disability explores disability representation, education, friendship, and coming of age — 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 disability representation, education, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0874241537
- Pages
- 179
- Publisher
- Western Psychological Services
- Published
- 1978
- Type
- Nonfiction