The tween years

Donna G. Corwin

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The tween years

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Parent's Guide for Surviving Those Terrific, Turbulent, and Trying Times

by Donna G. Corwin

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Tween years are the most confusing and exciting time ever—where your body, feelings, and friendships are all changing at once. Imagine having a secret guide that helps you figure out why everything feels so big and new. Understanding these changes can make you feel braver and ready for what’s next.

Themes

Child rearingParentingPreteensPsychologyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book offers a comprehensive look at the emotional, physical, and psychological changes children experience between ages 10 and 13. It provides practical advice for parents to support their preteens through this transformative stage, making it suitable for families navigating early adolescence. Content is appropriate for middle-grade readers and focuses on positive development without intense or graphic material.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

162 pages
ISBN
9780809229956
Pages
162
Publisher
McGraw Hill Professional
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PreteensPsychologyChild RearingParentingParent and TeenagerAdolescent PsychologyÉducation Des EnfantsRôle ParentalFamily & Relationships