Foundations of child advocacy

Donald C. Bross, Laura Freeman Michaels

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Foundations of child advocacy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Legal Representation of the Maltreated Child

by Donald C. Bross, Laura Freeman Michaels

Reading Level 6 11ME 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

Sirens wail outside as the courtroom buzzes with whispers. A young voice stands firm, pleading for a child's safety against unseen threats. But will the law protect them in time?

Themes

Child AbuseLegal AssistanceChild WelfareCustodyJusticeFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the complexities of child advocacy, focusing on legal challenges such as child abuse, custody, and welfare within the United States. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 and provides a thoughtful introduction to important social and legal themes, without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

264 pages
ISBN
0917665104
Pages
264
Publisher
Bookmakers Guild
Published
1987
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Child AbuseLaw and LegislationUnited StatesLegal Assistance to ChildrenCustody of ChildrenChild Welfare

Places

United States