Shocking Violence

Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, Corinne E. Frantz

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Shocking Violence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Youth Perpetrators and Victims--a Multidisciplinary Perspective

by Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, Corinne E. Frantz

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

What makes some kids hurt others instead of helping? Imagine trying to understand why certain events shocked entire communities and how people are working to stop it from happening again. The answers might surprise you—and the story is just getting started.

Themes

SociologyJuvenile DelinquencyEducationPsychologySocial Science

Quick Assessment

This book offers a multidisciplinary look at youth violence, exploring psychological, social, and environmental factors behind violent behaviors in children and teens. It includes real cases and provides recommendations for educators, parents, and professionals to identify risks and intervene early. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it addresses challenging topics with sensitivity and is intended to foster understanding and prevention.

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

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

207 pages
ISBN
9780398071202
Pages
207
Publisher
Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd
Published
October 2000
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

SociologySocial ScienceUnited StatesViolence