Teen violence

Allan M. Hoffman, Randal W. Summers

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Teen violence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Global View

by Allan M. Hoffman, Randal W. Summers

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

What makes some teens act out in anger or get into trouble around the world? Imagine exploring fourteen different countries to uncover surprising reasons behind teen violence and the powerful efforts to stop it. How do families, schools, and communities shape these stories— and what can be done to change them?

Themes

Juvenile DelinquencyCross-Cultural StudiesSocial JusticeFamilyEducation

Quick Assessment

This book explores teen violence through fourteen case studies from various countries, examining causes and potential solutions from a global perspective. It is suitable for middle-grade readers (ages 9-12) and offers cross-cultural insights into factors like family dynamics, drug use, and education. The content provides thoughtful, age-appropriate discussions about a serious social issue without graphic detail.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

211 pages
ISBN
9780313308543
Pages
211
Publisher
Greenwood
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Cross-cultural StudiesViolenceChildren and Violence