Special problems in child and adolescent behavior
Larry E. Beutler, Richard Greene
Special problems in child and adolescent behavior
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Larry E. Beutler, Richard Greene
The text is written at a 8th 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
The sharp beep of the classroom timer fills the air as Tommy feels his heart race. Sometimes, his feelings get tangled up like a knotted kite string, and he just can’t seem to make them right. What if understanding these puzzles could help him and his friends find new ways to shine?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores various behavioral challenges faced by children and adolescents, providing insights into behavior therapy and child psychopathology. It is intended for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12 and offers educational content that can foster understanding and empathy toward mental health issues. Parents should note that the book addresses complex topics such as developmental disabilities using accessible language appropriate for its audience.
Why we rated Special problems in child and adolescent behavior 12ME
Special problems in child and adolescent behavior is written at a Level 8 reading level across 404 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Special problems in child and adolescent behavior works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Special problems in child and adolescent behavior as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Special problems in child and adolescent behavior explores behavior therapy, child psychopathology, disability representation, mental health, and coming of age — 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 behavior therapy, child psychopathology, disability representation.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0877622531
- Pages
- 404
- Publisher
- Technomic Pub. Co.
- Published
- 1978
- Type
- Fiction