What reading level is Heroin?

Heroin by Fred Zackon is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Heroin appropriate for?

Heroin is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Drug Dependence, Recovery, Heroin Abuse.

What genre is Heroin?

Heroin is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Heroin have any content warnings?

Heroin has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Drug Dependence, Recovery, Heroin Abuse. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Heroin?

Heroin by Fred Zackon is 32 pages.

Heroin

Fred Zackon

Heroin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Street Narcotic

by Fred Zackon

Reading Level 2 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp smell of medicine fills the air, mixed with whispers of stories from long ago. Imagine stepping into a world where some choices lead to shadows, and others light the way back. Feel the hope that grows even after the darkest times.

Themes

Substance Abuse & AddictionsRecoveryFamilyHealth Education

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction book introduces young children to the serious topic of heroin addiction through age-appropriate language and themes. It explores the history, dangers, and possibilities for recovery related to heroin use, making it suitable for guided reading with parental support. Parents should be aware that the book addresses substance abuse concepts in a gentle, educational manner designed for children ages 5 to 8.