In a page.
Kathleen O. DeAntonis, Scott Kahan
In a page.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Pediatric signs & symptoms
by Kathleen O. DeAntonis, Scott Kahan
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out what's making someone sick just by looking at their symptoms? Imagine having a magic page that shows you clues, possible illnesses, and even how to help patients all at once. But can one page really hold all those answers?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book serves as a concise and practical guide for understanding pediatric signs and symptoms, ideal for middle-grade readers interested in medicine. It covers nearly 170 diseases and disorders in an easy-to-navigate, one-page format, making complex medical information accessible without overwhelming detail. While it is educational and age-appropriate for children 9-12, parents should note it is a handbook-style resource rather than a storybook.
Why we rated In a page. 11C
In a page. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 255 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, In a page. works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate In a page. as 11C ("Clear") 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, In a page. explores science & nature, health & medicine, and education — 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 science & nature, health & medicine, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo 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
- 9781405104272
- Pages
- 255
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction