The Other America - People With Mental Illness (The Other America)
Gail B. Stewart
The Other America - People With Mental Illness (The Other America)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail B. Stewart
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Meet four individuals who share their honest experiences living with conditions like schizophrenia, depression, OCD, and bipolar disorder, offering a thoughtful look at mental health challenges. Their stories help young readers understand the realities and resilience behind these struggles.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mental health, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1590182375
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Lucent Books
- Published
- October 22, 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 26,791
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 59m
- Text Density
- Dense