Speed and Your Brain

Allan B. Cobb

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Speed and Your Brain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Incredibly Disgusting Story

by Allan B. Cobb

Incredibly Disgusting Drugs

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Discover how methamphetamine, often called speed, affects the brain and body, revealing the risks tied to its use. Learn about the challenges of addiction and the hopeful paths toward recovery. This eye-opening story helps young readers understand the importance of making safe choices.

Themes

Self-HelpHealth EducationSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include substance use, drug abuse, addiction. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Substance Use Drug Abuse Addiction
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
5,582 words
37m read-aloud
ISBN
0823932532
Pages
48
Publisher
Rosen Central
Published
June 2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,582
Read-Aloud
~37 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Substance Abuse & AddictionsDrug DependenceSelf-HelpAmphetamine AbuseAmphetaminesDrug Abuse