Steroids

Scott E. Lukas

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Steroids

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scott E. Lukas

Drug Library

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the hidden dangers of steroid use through the story of athletes who face tough choices about their bodies and health. Explore the powerful impact steroids have on both mind and body, and hear firsthand from a bodybuilder who has battled addiction and found a way to heal. This eye-opening tale sheds light on the pressures and consequences surrounding performance-enhancing drugs.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include drug abuse, health effects, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Drug Abuse Health Effects Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
19,075 words
2h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
089490471X
Pages
112
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1994
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
19,075
Read-Aloud
~2h 7m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Anabolic steriods

Subjects

Doping in SportsAnabolic SteroidsHealth AspectsSteroidsAthletesDrug UseDrug Abuse