The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom
Frank M. Hewett
The emotionally disturbed child in the classroom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Orchestration of Success
by Frank M. Hewett
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
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 — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
- 0205067255
- Pages
- 374
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Nonfiction