Shield Out Hostility

Richard H. Driscoll

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Shield Out Hostility

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard H. Driscoll

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

You can be the calm in any storm! Imagine having a special shield that stops angry words and hurt feelings from reaching you. Staying cool when others are upset isn’t magic — it’s a skill you can learn, and it changes everything.

Themes

Anger ManagementStress ManagementPersonal Growth - Self-EsteemFamily

Quick Assessment

Shield Out Hostility is a fiction book aimed at early readers aged 5-8 that introduces children to strategies for managing anger and stress in their environment. It offers techniques to help kids protect themselves emotionally from negativity and maintain self-esteem in challenging social situations. Suitable for young children, it provides gentle guidance without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
9780963412676
Pages
80
Publisher
Westside Psychology/Frontiers Press
Published
May 15, 2005
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Anger ManagementStress ManagementPsychologyPersonal GrowthSelf-EsteemAbridged AudioSelf-Help