Legalization of drugs
Mark D. Friedman
Legalization of drugs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mark D. Friedman
Hot Topics (Heinemann-Raintree)
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Explore the challenging questions about making some drugs legal and how this change could affect laws, society, and people's lives. This story invites young readers to think about the pros and cons of drug legalization and the rules that come with it.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include substance use, law and legislation. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781432948726
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 10,399
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 9m
- Text Density
- Standard