Safer choices

Joyce V. Fetro, Richard P. Barth, Karin K. Coyle

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Safer choices

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Level 2 : Peer leader workbook : preventing HIV, other STD and pregnancy

by Joyce V. Fetro, Richard P. Barth, Karin K. Coyle

Reading Level 2 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Making smart choices about your body can change everything. This story shows how understanding protection isn't just about rules—it's about staying safe and caring for yourself. Knowing the facts can make all the difference when it really matters.

Themes

Adolescents and Young AdultsSexual AbstinenceBirth Control for AdolescentsSex Instruction in SchoolsHealth and Safety

Quick Assessment

Safer Choices is a fiction book aimed at teenagers that promotes sexual abstinence and responsible decisions regarding birth control. It seeks to reduce unprotected sexual activity by encouraging delay of sexual initiation and increased use of protection among sexually active teens. Appropriate for ages 13-18, it provides educational content on sex and safety within a narrative format.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Sexual Content Health Education
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
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

39 pages
ISBN
9781560715894
Pages
39
Publisher
ETR Associates
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Birth control

Subjects

Sexual AbstinenceBirth Control for AdolescentsSexAdolescents and Young AdultsSex Instruction in the SchoolsSex Instruction and Sexual EthicsAdolescents

Places

United States