Suicide Wise

Nicole B. Sperekas

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Suicide Wise

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Taking Steps Against Teen Suicide

by Nicole B. Sperekas

Teen Issues (Enslow)

Reading Level 7-8 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Exploring the difficult topic of teenage suicide, this book shares powerful stories of young people who have faced this struggle, offering insight into warning signs and ways to support those in need. It encourages understanding and hope while providing critical information to help save lives.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: mental health. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health Social: Social Issues
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
8,890 words
59m read-aloud
ISBN
076601360X
Pages
64
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Published
May 2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,890
Read-Aloud
~59 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionSocial IssuesSuicidePreventionSuicidal BehaviorTeenagers