The psychosocial aspects of pediatrics
Dane G. Prugh
The psychosocial aspects of pediatrics
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dane G. Prugh
The text is written at a 8th 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 hospital buzzes with whispered worries and hurried footsteps as a young patient clutches a worn teddy bear. A sudden alarm echoes through the ward, and everything changes in a heartbeat. Who will help when the scary feelings inside are harder to see than the illness outside?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores the psychological and social challenges faced by children dealing with illness and developmental disorders. Geared toward ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses mental health in pediatric contexts with sensitivity, making it suitable for readers ready to engage with complex emotional and social themes. Parents should note its focus on psychological struggles alongside physical health conditions.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0812106148
- Pages
- 688
- Publisher
- Lea & Febiger
- Published
- 1983
- Type
- Fiction