The Practice of Child Protection
Gillian Calvert, Adrian Ford, Patrick Parkinson
The Practice of Child Protection
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Australian Approaches
by Gillian Calvert, Adrian Ford, Patrick Parkinson
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
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 — NeutralReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0868064920
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Hale & Iremonger
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction