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Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion)

Joe Tardiff

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Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joe Tardiff

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Editor Joseph Tardiff provides readers with personal accounts, case studies, articles, commentaries, and overviews about issues relating to marijuana. A perfect resource for both students and the general reader, this compelling and engaging volume is sure to be a valued source of current information. Readers will learn about the impact of marijuana use, its medical applications, the fight to legalize it, and its interplay with the war on drugs. Personal essays describe growing and using marijuana.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion) Level 0

Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion) works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion) as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780737727760
Pages
192
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Published
December 14, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social ProblemsSelf-HelpSociologySubstance Abuse & AddictionsSocial IssuesDrugs, Alcohol, & Substance AbuseMarijuanaMarijuana AbusePhysiological EffectTherapeutic UseUnited StatesDrug ControlDrug LegalizationDrugs