Self-Hypnosis
Synthia Andrews
Self-Hypnosis
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Synthia Andrews
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hypnosis isn’t just magic tricks—it’s a real way to help your body heal and your mind relax. Imagine learning a secret skill that can help you feel better all on your own. This book reveals how self-hypnosis can change your life, and why that power belongs to you.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book introduces readers to self-hypnosis as a practical tool for relaxation and healing. It explores techniques like autogenic training in an age-appropriate way, emphasizing self-empowerment and wellness. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains no content concerns and encourages healthy coping skills.
Why we rated Self-Hypnosis 12C
Self-Hypnosis is written at a Level 7 reading level across 304 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Self-Hypnosis works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Self-Hypnosis as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Self-Hypnosis explores science & nature, health & wellness, and self-help — 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 science & nature, health & wellness, self-help.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9781615646302
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Alpha
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction