Puberty (Health Issues)
Susan Elliot-Wright
Puberty (Health Issues)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan Elliot-Wright
The text is written at a 4th 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
The faint scent of fresh soap mixes with the nervous flutter in your stomach as your body begins to change in ways you never expected. Every day brings new surprises, questions, and feelings that can be both exciting and confusing. Growing up isn’t just about getting taller—it’s about discovering who you are inside.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction guide provides clear, age-appropriate information about puberty and the changes preteens experience. It offers balanced perspectives with real-life case studies to help young readers understand physical and emotional growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes additional resources for further exploration.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613742009
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- January 2004
- Type
- Fiction