Drugs (Understanding Issues)
Gail Stewart
Drugs (Understanding Issues)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail Stewart
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
Explores how kids can face pressure from friends and family problems when it comes to drugs. Learn about the effects drugs have on health and the ways people get help to overcome these challenges. A helpful guide for understanding tough choices and finding support.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include substance use, family change, health risks. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0737709510
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Kidhaven
- Published
- November 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,716
- Read-Aloud
- ~31 min
- Text Density
- Light Text