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The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom

Frank M. Hewett

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The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Orchestration of Success

by Frank M. Hewett

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 classroom buzzes with whispers as a new student walks in, eyes flickering with hidden storms. Suddenly, a shout breaks the silence, and everyone freezes—what just happened, and what will come next?

Themes

Problem ChildrenEmotional Problems of ChildrenRole PlayingEducationFriendshipFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the challenges and dynamics of an emotionally disturbed child navigating the classroom environment. It offers insight into behavioral issues and emotional struggles, framed within educational and role-playing contexts. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses emotional difficulties without graphic content.

Why we rated The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom 12ME

The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom is written at a Level 7 reading level across 374 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom explores problem children, emotional problems of children, role playing, education, and friendship — 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 problem children, emotional problems of children, role playing.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

374 pages
ISBN
0205067255
Pages
374
Publisher
Allyn & Bacon
Published
1980
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Problem ChildrenEducationEmotional Problems of ChildrenRole PlayingMentally Handicapped ChildrenEmotional ProblemsEnfants DifficilesÉducationTroubles Affectifs Chez L'enfantJeu De RôleEmotionele ProblemenKinderenGedragsstoornissenKindPsychohygieneSchuleVerhaltensstörungChild Behavior DisordersSpecial EducationEducational Psychology