The Facts About Ecstasy (Drugs)
Suzanne Levert
The Facts About Ecstasy (Drugs)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Suzanne Levert
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The bitter chemical sting of a pill presses against your tongue, promising a rush of colors and sounds. But beneath the buzz, your heart races and your world can turn upside down. What happens when the thrill hides danger you can't see?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book provides a clear, age-appropriate exploration of the drug MDMA (Ecstasy), focusing on its effects on the body and mind and emphasizing the risks involved with its use. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, it offers factual information without glamorizing drug use, helping parents and educators facilitate informed discussions. The content is straightforward and designed to educate rather than sensationalize.
Why we rated The Facts About Ecstasy (Drugs) 8LP
The Facts About Ecstasy (Drugs) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Facts About Ecstasy (Drugs) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The Facts About Ecstasy (Drugs) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") 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: Substance Use.
Thematically, The Facts About Ecstasy (Drugs) explores science & nature, juvenile nonfiction, and health education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, juvenile nonfiction, health education.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761418078
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Marshall Cavendish
- Published
- December 30, 2004
- Type
- Fiction