The Addictive Personality (The Encyclopedia of Psychoative Drugs)
W. Miles Cox
The Addictive Personality (The Encyclopedia of Psychoative Drugs)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by W. Miles Cox
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: some people might have special personality traits that make them more likely to get hooked on certain things, like alcohol. Discover how these hidden clues can show up even before the trouble begins—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores the psychological traits that may make some children more susceptible to substance abuse, focusing on alcoholism. It provides an age-appropriate introduction to these complex topics, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, with thoughtful consideration of the sensitive subject matter.
Why we rated The Addictive Personality (The Encyclopedia of Psychoative Drugs) 9LE
The Addictive Personality (The Encyclopedia of Psychoative Drugs) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 103 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Addictive Personality (The Encyclopedia of Psychoative Drugs) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Addictive Personality (The Encyclopedia of Psychoative Drugs) as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mental Health, Substance Use.
Thematically, The Addictive Personality (The Encyclopedia of Psychoative Drugs) explores psychology, personality, drug abuse, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about psychology, personality, drug abuse.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9780791007518
- Pages
- 103
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Pub
- Published
- November 1992
- Type
- Fiction