Recovering from depression

Mary Ellen Copeland

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Recovering from depression

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Workbook for Teens

by Mary Ellen Copeland

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

You sit at your desk, heart racing as a wave of sadness crashes over you. Every day feels heavier, and you don’t know why. What if there was a way to understand these feelings and find your path back to happiness?

Themes

Mental HealthDepressionSelf-DiscoveryEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This interactive workbook is designed for children aged 9-12 to help them recognize symptoms of depression and learn coping strategies. It includes surveys, checklists, and activities that guide young readers through understanding their emotions and building a personal safety plan. The book approaches mental health with sensitivity and is appropriate for middle-grade readers seeking support or insight into depression.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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

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Details

Book Length

186 pages
ISBN
9781557665928
Pages
186
Publisher
Paul H Brookes Publishing
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Depression in AdolescenceTeenagersMental HealthDepression, MentalMental DepressionAdvice on ParentingCoping With IllnessCounsellingSelf-HelpEducationPsychotherapyCounselingLife StagesDepressionAdolescence