Drug trafficking

Karin Swisher

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Drug trafficking

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karin Swisher

Reading Level 4-5 9MS 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

Did you know there's a secret world where drugs move across borders in hidden ways? People argue about whether making drugs legal could change everything. But that's only the beginning of a much bigger story.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the complex topics of drug trafficking, legalization, and control within the United States. It presents various expert perspectives in a way accessible to readers aged 9-12, encouraging critical thinking about social issues. Parents should note the book addresses challenging themes but handles them at a level appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780899085760
Pages
192
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Drug TrafficUnited StatesDrug ControlDrug Legalization

Places

United States