Policing Youth

Angela Bartie

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Policing Youth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Britain, 1945–70

by Angela Bartie

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: not everything you hear about kids and trouble is true. Some grown-ups like police officers and judges try to understand youth in ways you might not expect, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Juvenile DelinquencyFamilySocial JusticeHistoricalCultural Studies

Quick Assessment

This book offers a thoughtful exploration of juvenile justice and youth culture in Great Britain, focusing on the complex relationships between young people and various authorities during a time of social change. It is intended for middle-grade readers and combines historical facts with social analysis, making it suitable for ages 9-12 with some guidance. The content is educational but may include mature themes related to crime and societal regulation, presented in a way appropriate for its audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780719081781
Pages
256
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Published
2014
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

PoliceJugendkriminalitätPolizeiJugendrechtAdministration of Juvenile Justice