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Narcotics

George Glass

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Narcotics

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Dangerous Painkillers

by George Glass

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd 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

The sharp smell of chemicals fills the air, heavy and unsettling. You can almost feel the tension as the story reveals the hidden dangers of narcotics, pulling you into a world where choices have deep consequences. It’s a powerful look that makes you think about strength, hope, and help.

Themes

Substance UseHealth EducationSupport & Recovery

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction book provides a clear and age-appropriate overview of narcotics, focusing on their dangers and the realities of heroin addiction. It includes practical advice for young readers on seeking help and support if they or someone they know is struggling. Suitable for teens, it handles sensitive topics with care and straightforward language.

Why we rated Narcotics 8ME

Narcotics is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Narcotics works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Narcotics as 8ME ("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: Substance Use.

Thematically, Narcotics explores substance use, health education, and support & recovery — 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 substance use, health education, support & recovery.

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

8ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Content Flags

Substance Use
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780823933006
Pages
64
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
June 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

NarcoticsHeroin HabitSocial IssuesDrugs, Alcohol, & Substance AbuseHealth & Daily LivingSubstance AbuseDrug AbuseHeroinHeroin AbuseDrug Addiction