The Facts about LSD and Other Hallucinogens
Suzanne LeVert
The Facts about LSD and Other Hallucinogens
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Suzanne LeVert
The text is written at a 4th 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 sharp scent of something strange fills the air, and colors seem to twist and turn like a swirling painting. Imagine a world where your senses play tricks on you, making you see and feel things that aren't really there. But what happens when those tricks become dangerous and hard to control?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction book provides a clear and age-appropriate overview of LSD and other hallucinogens, covering their history, effects, legal status, and potential for abuse. Designed for middle-grade readers, it aims to educate children about the risks associated with these substances without sensationalizing usage. Parents should note that the topic of drug use is addressed directly but in a factual and non-graphic manner.
Why we rated The Facts about LSD and Other Hallucinogens 9MP
The Facts about LSD and Other Hallucinogens is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 104 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Facts about LSD and Other Hallucinogens works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Facts about LSD and Other Hallucinogens as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, social complexity — 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 Facts about LSD and Other Hallucinogens explores health & daily living, substance abuse, social topics, and juvenile nonfiction — 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 health & daily living, substance abuse, social topics.
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
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0761419748
- Pages
- 104
- Publisher
- Marshall Cavendish
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction