Self-Defense for Men, Women and Children
Alan D'Allessandro
Self-Defense for Men, Women and Children
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alan D'Allessandro
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
Feel the sharp snap of your breath as your heart races in a quiet street. The faint rustle of leaves and distant footsteps remind you that safety isn’t always guaranteed. Learning to protect yourself starts with simple moves that can make all the difference when danger lurks close.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces children ages 9-12 to basic self-defense techniques through the martial art of Ken-Ryu Kenpo. It is designed for beginners with clear, step-by-step instructions and emphasizes awareness of personal safety in everyday environments. Parents should note this book promotes confidence and preparedness without graphic content or intense scenarios.
Why we rated Self-Defense for Men, Women and Children 9LP
Self-Defense for Men, Women and Children is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 106 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Self-Defense for Men, Women and Children works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Self-Defense for Men, Women and Children as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Self-Defense for Men, Women and Children explores sports & recreation, martial arts & self-defense, and personal safety — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports & recreation, martial arts & self-defense, personal safety.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781412025942
- Pages
- 106
- Publisher
- Trafford Publishing
- Published
- July 6, 2006
- Type
- Fiction