Look Both Ways
Linda Criddle
Look Both Ways
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Help Protect Your Family on the Internet
by Linda Criddle
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what dangers might be lurking just a click away when you're online? Imagine learning the secret rules that keep you safe while you blog, chat, and play games. But what happens if someone tries to trick you—will you know how to stay protected?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book by Linda Criddle offers practical guidance on internet safety tailored for children ages 9-12. It uses real-life examples to teach kids how to protect their personal information, recognize online threats, and communicate safely with others, making it a useful resource for families navigating the digital world. Parents should note it covers topics like online communication, gaming, and basic precautions without graphic content.
Why we rated Look Both Ways 11LE
Look Both Ways is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Look Both Ways works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Look Both Ways as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Look Both Ways explores internet, internet security, computers, family, and social justice — 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 internet, internet security, computers.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780735623477
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Rohitcomputers
- Published
- October 18, 2006
- Type
- Fiction