Emergency room

Caroline B. Cooney

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Emergency room

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Two teenage volunteers face intense challenges as they navigate the hectic world of a busy city hospital, encountering moments of high tension and emotional drama. Their courage and resilience are tested amid urgent medical emergencies that push them to their limits.

Themes

HospitalsEmergency ServiceComing of AgeDrama

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

213 pages
36,408 words
4h 3m read-aloud
ISBN
0590457403
Pages
213
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,408
Read-Aloud
~4h 3m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

HospitalsEmergency Service