The Practice of Child Protection

Gillian Calvert, Adrian Ford, Patrick Parkinson

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The Practice of Child Protection

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Australian Approaches

by Gillian Calvert, Adrian Ford, Patrick Parkinson

Reading Level 6 11MN Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you held the power to protect kids from harm and make sure their voices were heard? Imagine stepping into a world where every choice can change a child's future. But when big challenges arise, will you be brave enough to stand up for what's right?

Themes

Child ProtectionChildren's RightsLegal SystemAboriginal PerspectivesResponsibilityEmpathy

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the complex issues surrounding child protection, focusing on themes like children's rights, prevention of harm, and the responsibilities adults hold in safeguarding young people. It incorporates Aboriginal perspectives and highlights the challenges children face within the legal system. Suitable for ages 9-12, it introduces serious topics in an accessible way, encouraging empathy and awareness without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MN — Moderate — Neutral
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Children in the legal system Children's rights Prevention Aboriginal issues
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

228 pages
ISBN
0868064920
Pages
228
Publisher
Hale & Iremonger
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

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