Narcotics
George Glass
Narcotics
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Dangerous Painkillers
by George Glass
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
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 — 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
- 9780823933006
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Published
- June 2001
- Type
- Fiction