What reading level is Syphilis?

Syphilis by Brian Shmaefsky is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Syphilis appropriate for?

Syphilis is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is Syphilis?

Syphilis is fiction — Syphilis.

Does Syphilis have any content warnings?

Syphilis has a HootRating of 9MP (Moderate — Physical). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Syphilis?

Syphilis by Brian Shmaefsky is 142 pages.

Syphilis

Brian Shmaefsky

Syphilis

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brian Shmaefsky

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Blood rushes as the doctor examines a mysterious sore that just won't heal. What could this mean for the young patient standing nervously in the clinic? The answer is more serious than anyone imagined, and the race against time has already begun.

Themes

Science & NatureHealth EducationPrevention

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade nonfiction book offers a clear, age-appropriate overview of syphilis, including its symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention. It aims to educate children ages 9-12 about this serious health topic in a sensitive and factual manner. Parents should be aware that the book discusses a sexually transmitted infection but does so with appropriate language for the target audience.