The child sexual abuse custody dispute annotated bibliograpy [sic]
Wendy Deaton
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The child sexual abuse custody dispute annotated bibliograpy [sic]
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wendy Deaton
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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Some books say kids' stories are simple, but this one dives deep into the tough questions about safety and trust when families change. It uncovers secrets about how grown-ups decide who kids live with after hard times. Understanding these stories helps protect the most important voices — children's.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides a comprehensive review of literature concerning child sexual abuse allegations in custody disputes in the United States, focusing on research from 1992. It is intended as a professional resource rather than a storybook, and while it is labeled for middle-grade reading level, the subject matter is serious and sensitive. Parents should be aware that it covers complex legal and social issues related to child protection and custody.
Why we rated The child sexual abuse custody dispute annotated bibliograpy [sic] 9IE
The child sexual abuse custody dispute annotated bibliograpy [sic] is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 117 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The child sexual abuse custody dispute annotated bibliograpy [sic] works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The child sexual abuse custody dispute annotated bibliograpy [sic] as 9IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Child Sexual Abuse, Custody Disputes.
Thematically, The child sexual abuse custody dispute annotated bibliograpy [sic] explores child abuse, family, and social justice — 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 child abuse, family, social justice.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 9-12 — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780803958616
- Pages
- 117
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Incorporated
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction