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Imma child protector

Jerry Tobias

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Imma child protector

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jerry Tobias

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how to tell if someone is safe or not? Imagine having the power to protect yourself from danger by knowing the signs before it's too late. What would you do if someone you don’t know tried to trick you?

Themes

Safety EducationChild Abuse PreventionChildren and StrangersJuvenile Poetry

Quick Assessment

This collection of rhyming poems aims to teach children ages 9 to 12 important lessons about personal safety and awareness around strangers. The book uses approachable language and engaging verse to help young readers recognize potentially harmful situations and understand how to protect themselves. It is suitable for middle-grade readers and focuses on prevention without frightening detail.

Why we rated Imma child protector 9LP

Imma child protector is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 101 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Imma child protector works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Imma child protector as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Imma child protector explores safety education, child abuse prevention, children and strangers, and juvenile poetry — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about safety education, child abuse prevention, children and strangers.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

101 pages
ISBN
1880017172
Pages
101
Publisher
Teddy Bear Press
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Safety EducationChildren and StrangersChild AbusePrevention