The young adult generation
Allen J. Moore
The young adult generation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Perspective on the Future
by Allen J. Moore
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: the young people of the 1960s were shaping the future in ways no one expected. They challenged old rules and dreamed of a new world, but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This fictionalized sociological look explores the lives and social conditions of young adults in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It offers insight into the Baby Boomer generation's youth culture and its impact on society, suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. Parents should note the historical context and themes related to social change during this era.
Why we rated The young adult generation 9MS
The young adult generation is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The young adult generation works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The young adult generation as 9MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The young adult generation explores coming of age, historical, social justice, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, historical, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0687467667
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Abingdon Press
- Published
- 1969
- Type
- Fiction