Suicide
Adam Woog
Suicide
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Adam Woog
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: sometimes, when people feel very sad, they might think about hurting themselves. But there are ways to help and hope that can change everything — and that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book gently introduces young children to the serious topic of suicide, its causes, and prevention. Designed for ages 5-8, it approaches the subject with sensitivity suitable for young readers, aiming to raise awareness and encourage conversations about emotions and safety.
Why we rated Suicide 8ME
Suicide is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Suicide works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Suicide as 8ME ("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 — 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, Suicide explores suicide prevention, mental health, and youth awareness — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about suicide prevention, mental health, youth awareness.
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
8ME — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1560061871
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Press
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction