Emergency room

Caroline B. Cooney

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Emergency room

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 if you found yourself right in the middle of a buzzing city hospital, where every second counts? Imagine being a young volunteer faced with real emergencies, heart-pounding decisions, and secrets that could change everything. Could you stay calm when everything is on the line?

Themes

HospitalsEmergency ServiceFriendshipSuspenseComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows two young volunteers navigating the intense environment of a city hospital's emergency room. It offers a suspenseful look at medical emergencies and the challenges faced by those who help in crisis situations. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains scenes of medical drama and emotional tension but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

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

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Emotional
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

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

213 pages
ISBN
9780590457408
Pages
213
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HospitalsEmergency ServiceEmergency ServicesMedicineMystery and Detective Stories