Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1)
Beth H. Slingerland
Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Guide for Primary Teachers
by Beth H. Slingerland
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if words and sentences felt like puzzles that just wouldn’t fit together? Imagine trying to read or speak when your brain plays tricks on you, making letters and sounds jumble up. How can kids unlock the secret to mastering language when everything seems so tricky?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the diagnosis and treatment of children with specific language disabilities, including dyslexia, through a fictional narrative aimed at middle-grade readers. It provides insight into the challenges these children face and the remedial teaching methods used to support them. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses learning difficulties without graphic content.
Why we rated Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) 11LP
Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) explores remedial teaching, children -- language, english language -- remedial teaching, and identity & self-discovery — 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 remedial teaching, children -- language, english language -- remedial teaching.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9780838802199
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- Educators Publishing
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction