Lonely, Sad and Angry

Barbara D. Ingersoll

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Lonely, Sad and Angry

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Parent's Guide to Depression in Children and Adolescents

by Barbara D. Ingersoll

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever felt lonely, sad, or angry and wondered why? Imagine a story that helps you understand those big feelings and what they mean. What if learning about these emotions could change everything—but how do you start?

Themes

Child & Developmental PsychologyFamilySpecial EducationEmotional Health

Quick Assessment

This book serves as a compassionate guide for parents to understand depression in children and adolescents. It provides insights into developmental psychology and offers practical advice for supporting young ones through emotional challenges. Suitable for parents of children aged 9 to 12, it addresses sensitive topics with care and clarity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Depression & Mental Health Emotional: Loneliness Emotional: Sadness & Anger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

225 pages
ISBN
9781886941458
Pages
225
Publisher
Specialty Press (FL)
Published
April 2001
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Child & Developmental PsychologyChild Care & UpbringingEducational Resources & TechnologySpecial EducationFamilyParentingChildbirthDepression in ChildrenEducationDepressionDevelopmentalChildDepression in AdolescencePopular Works