Lsd (The Drug Library)
Mary Ann Littell
Lsd (The Drug Library)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Ann Littell
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
LSD isn't just a strange word—it's a powerful drug that causes thousands of emergencies every year. This book dives deep into what happens to your body and mind when you use it, and why so many people are affected. Understanding these facts could be the key to staying safe and making smart choices.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book offers a thorough exploration of LSD, covering its physical and emotional effects, as well as its historical and societal impact. Intended for readers aged 13 to 18, it provides valuable statistics and information aimed at prevention and awareness. The content is appropriate for young teens, though it deals with drug abuse topics realistically.
Why we rated Lsd (The Drug Library) 9ME
Lsd (The Drug Library) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lsd (The Drug Library) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Lsd (The Drug Library) as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Drug Abuse.
Thematically, Lsd (The Drug Library) explores prevention, juvenile literature, drug abuse, and juvenile nonfiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about prevention, juvenile literature, drug abuse.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780766019249
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishers
- Published
- October 2001
- Type
- Fiction