The facts about teen suicide
Gail Stewart
The facts about teen suicide
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail Stewart
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some teenagers carry feelings so heavy, they think about ending it all. This book reveals the secret signs that can help save a life—and why noticing them matters more than you think.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early-reader level book introduces young children to the difficult topic of teen suicide in a straightforward and sensitive way. It explains common feelings, family reactions, causes, and the seven warning signs to watch for, aiming to foster awareness and prevention. Suitable for ages 5-8, the content is carefully presented without graphic detail, supporting early understanding while encouraging empathy.
Why we rated The facts about teen suicide 7ME
The facts about teen suicide is written at a Level 2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The facts about teen suicide works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The facts about teen suicide as 7ME ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Suicidal Ideation.
Thematically, The facts about teen suicide explores mental health, family, and social awareness — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mental health, family, social awareness.
- ✓ 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
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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
- 0896864138
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Crestwood House
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Nonfiction