What reading level is Drug Addict (It Happened to Me)?

Drug Addict (It Happened to Me) by Suzie Hayman is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Drug Addict (It Happened to Me) appropriate for?

Drug Addict (It Happened to Me) is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Substance Use.

What genre is Drug Addict (It Happened to Me)?

Drug Addict (It Happened to Me) is nonfiction — Drug abuse.

Does Drug Addict (It Happened to Me) have any content warnings?

Drug Addict (It Happened to Me) has a HootRating of 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Substance Use. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Drug Addict (It Happened to Me)?

Drug Addict (It Happened to Me) by Suzie Hayman is 48 pages.

Drug Addict (It Happened to Me)

Suzie Hayman

Drug Addict (It Happened to Me)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzie Hayman

Reading Level 2 7ME Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp smell of smoke fills the air, heavy and hard to ignore. Voices tremble as young people share their stories, revealing the tough choices and feelings behind drug addiction. Their words pull you in, showing the real struggles and hope beneath it all.

Themes

Personal, health & social education (PHSE)Substance UseComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book presents candid interviews with young people who have experienced drug addiction, exploring both emotional and practical impacts in a straightforward question-and-answer format. It aims to provide a sympathetic and informative perspective without sensationalism, suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. Additional resources and support information are included to aid understanding and offer help.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Moderate

Thematic

Light

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

Content Flags

Substance Use

Data confidence: standard

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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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Details

Book Length

48 pages

ISBN: 9780749643355
Pages: 48
Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
Published: July 11, 2002
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Drug abuse

Subjects

Personal, Health & Social EducationSmoking, Alcohol, Drugs & Substance AbuseFor National Curriculum Key Stage 3Drug AbuseDrug UseDrug AddictsInterviews