Suicidal acts by children and adolescents.
Ulf Otto
Suicidal acts by children and adolescents.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Follow-up Study
by Ulf Otto
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
The quiet hum of a classroom is broken by a sudden shuffling of papers and whispered secrets that no one else hears. Imagine carrying a heavy sadness inside, so deep it feels like a storm you can't escape. This story gently explores those hidden feelings, shining a light on hope and understanding.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fiction book sensitively addresses the challenging topic of suicidal behavior among children and adolescents, aimed at middle-grade readers aged 9-12. It offers a thoughtful exploration of emotional struggles in youth, designed to foster empathy and awareness. Parents should be aware that the book handles difficult themes with care but may require adult guidance during reading.
Why we rated Suicidal acts by children and adolescents. 9IE
Suicidal acts by children and adolescents. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 123 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Suicidal acts by children and adolescents. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Suicidal acts by children and adolescents. as 9IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Suicidal Behavior.
Thematically, Suicidal acts by children and adolescents. explores mental health, identity & self-discovery, coming of age, and friendship — 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 mental health, identity & self-discovery, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 9-12 — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 8716011597
- Pages
- 123
- Publisher
- Munksgaard
- Published
- 1972
- Type
- Fiction