Miranda v. Arizona

Paul B. Wice

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Miranda v. Arizona

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

"You Have the Right to Remain Silent--"

by Paul B. Wice

Historic Supreme Court Cases

Reading Level 12-Adult Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 12th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the landmark Supreme Court case that changed how police handle suspects by requiring them to be told their rights before questioning. This gripping account reveals the story behind the famous 'Miranda rights' and the impact on justice and individual freedoms. A must-read for teens interested in law, rights, and fairness in the justice system.

Themes

Social JusticeLawRights and FreedomsHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 12-Adult book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include legal proceedings, police questioning. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Legal Proceedings Police Questioning
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
10
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

158 pages
29,829 words
3h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
0531112500
Pages
158
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
29,829
Read-Aloud
~3h 19m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Police questioning

Subjects

Miranda, ErnestoTrials, Litigation, EtcTrialsArizonaSelf-incriminationUnited StatesRight to CounselPolice Questioning