High performance through negotiation
Carolyn Simpson
High performance through negotiation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carolyn Simpson
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wanted to get what you want without fighting? Imagine using special words and clever ideas to solve problems with friends or teachers. What secret tricks will help you become a negotiation superstar?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the fundamentals of negotiation and persuasion through relatable scenarios at school and beyond. It encourages the development of important life skills like communication and problem-solving in an age-appropriate, engaging way. The content is simple and positive, suitable for young readers beginning to explore social interactions.
Why we rated High performance through negotiation 8LT
High performance through negotiation is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, High performance through negotiation works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate High performance through negotiation as 8LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, High performance through negotiation explores negotiation, life skills, friendship, and communication — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about negotiation, life skills, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0823922065
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction