Smoking (Ripped from the Headlines)

Gail Stewart

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Smoking (Ripped from the Headlines)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gail Stewart

Ripped from the Headlines

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the real impact smoking has on the body and the people nearby, as this story explores the health risks and tough reasons behind why teens still pick up cigarettes. Learn about the challenges of quitting and the efforts made to help smokers break free from this harmful habit. It's a powerful look at health, choices, and the fight to stay smoke-free.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include health & fitness, diseases - cancer, diseases - respiratory. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Health & Fitness Diseases - Cancer Diseases - Respiratory
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
8,215 words
55m read-aloud
ISBN
9781602170179
Pages
64
Publisher
Erickson Press
Published
2007
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,215
Read-Aloud
~55 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Smoking

Subjects

DiseasesCancerRespiratoryHealth & FitnessHealth/Fitness