Too Old For This, Too Young For That!
Harriet S., Ph.D. Mosatche
Too Old For This, Too Young For That!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School Years
by Harriet S., Ph.D. Mosatche
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
Have you ever felt like you're stuck between two worlds—too old to enjoy kid stuff but too young for grown-up things? Imagine navigating school, friends, and all those confusing changes while trying to figure out who you really are. What happens when growing up feels like a puzzle with missing pieces?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers middle-schoolers engaging quizzes, stories, and activities that explore physical and emotional changes, social connections, goal setting, and peer pressure. Designed for ages 13-18, it provides supportive content to help young teens navigate the complexities of adolescence. It is appropriate for school and library use, focusing on relatable challenges without graphic material.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613896191
- Pages
- 190
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- March 2000
- Type
- Fiction