Teen Sex

Margaret O. Hyde

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Teen Sex

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret O. Hyde

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

The quiet buzz of a classroom fills the air, mixed with whispers and nervous glances. Behind the lesson about growing up, big questions about friendship, choices, and feelings stir inside. It's a journey where every heartbeat matters and every decision leaves a mark.

Themes

Sex EducationComing of AgeHealthMedia Influence

Quick Assessment

This book offers straightforward information about the realities and consequences of teenage sexual activity, including topics like sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and the influence of media on attitudes. Written for middle-grade readers, it provides age-appropriate sex education designed to inform without overwhelming. Parents should note it addresses sensitive topics in a factual, accessible manner suitable for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

126 pages
ISBN
9789991249902
Pages
126
Publisher
Westminster John Knox Press
Published
October 1991
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Sex EducationSex Instruction for TeenagersBirth ControlUnited States

Places

United States