Helping young children at risk
Agnes M. Plenk
Helping young children at risk
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Psycho-Educational Approach
by Agnes M. Plenk
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
What happens when kids who feel really sad or scared get help together? Imagine a special place where children can share their feelings and learn to feel better with friends. But can this magic of healing really change their lives forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictional story draws on real clinical experiences to depict how group therapy helps young children with emotional and behavioral challenges improve their learning and family life. It is appropriate for middle-grade readers and sensitively explores themes of child psychiatry and therapeutic support without graphic content. Parents should note the focus on emotional struggles and the therapeutic process in a community setting.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Group therapy with children and adolescents
Paul Kymissis, David A. Halperin
Group therapy with children and adolescents
Paul Kymissis, David A. Halperin
Treating children's psychosocial problems in primary care
Beth Wildman, Terry Stancin
Treating children's psychosocial problems in primary care
Beth Wildman, Terry Stancin
Improving children's lives
George W. Albee, Lynne A. Bond, Toni V. C. Monsey
Improving children's lives
George W. Albee, Lynne A. Bond, Toni V. C. Monsey
Treating Childrens' Psychosocial Problems in Primary Care
Beth Wildman, Terry Stancin
Treating Childrens' Psychosocial Problems in Primary Care
Beth Wildman, Terry Stancin
Helping the Fearful Child
Jonathan Kellerman
Helping the Fearful Child
Jonathan Kellerman
Helping parents, youth, and teachers understand medications for behavioral and emotional problems
Mina K. Dulcan, Claudia Lizarralde
Helping parents, youth, and teachers understand medications for behavioral and emotional problems
Mina K. Dulcan, Claudia Lizarralde
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 027594591X
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Era
- Modern Classic (1993)