What reading level is Drinking, driving & drugs?

Drinking, driving & drugs by Jean McBee Knox is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Drinking, driving & drugs appropriate for?

Drinking, driving & drugs is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Drinking, driving & drugs?

Drinking, driving & drugs is fiction — Alcohol.

Does Drinking, driving & drugs have any content warnings?

Drinking, driving & drugs has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Drinking, driving & drugs?

Drinking, driving & drugs by Jean McBee Knox is 112 pages.

Drinking, driving & drugs

Jean McBee Knox

Drinking, driving & drugs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean McBee Knox

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What happens when a simple choice turns into a dangerous mistake? Imagine being behind the wheel, facing the risks of drinking, driving, and drugs. How will these choices shape the lives of teens caught in this serious problem?

Themes

Youth Alcohol UseYouth Drug UseTeenage DrivingDrinking and Traffic AccidentsSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This fictional book addresses the critical issue of teenage alcohol and drug use related to driving, highlighting both offenders and victims. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it provides an age-appropriate exploration of a serious social problem without graphic content, aiming to educate and prompt thoughtful discussion.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

112 pages

ISBN: 1555462316
Pages: 112
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Published: 1988
Type: Fiction

Genres

Alcohol

Subjects

Alcohol UseUnited StatesDrug UseTeenage Automobile DriversDrinking and Traffic AccidentsDrunk DrivingDrug AbuseAlcoholAutomobile DrivingConsommation D'alcoolPopular WorksConsommation D'alcool Et Accidents De La RouteJeunes AutomobilistesToxicomanieSubstance-Related DisordersAlcoolConduite En État D'ivresseAlcohol DrinkingJeunesseUsage Des Drogues

Places

United States