Treating Traumatized Children

Danny Brom

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Treating Traumatized Children

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Risk, Resilience and Recovery

by Danny Brom

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 room is silent except for the ticking clock as a young boy clutches his teddy bear, eyes wide with fear from a nightmare he can't shake. Suddenly, a gentle voice breaks through the darkness, promising to help him find peace. But can healing really begin when the past feels so heavy?

Themes

Post-traumatic stress disorderChild psychologyHealing and recovery

Quick Assessment

This book offers an in-depth look at how children respond to traumatic events such as war, violence, and accidents, blending scientific research with practical treatment methods. It is designed for middle-grade readers aged 9-12 and introduces complex psychological concepts in a sensitive and accessible way. Parents should note that the content deals with post-traumatic stress and may be intense for some children, but it aims to foster understanding and hope.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9780203893104
Pages
304
Publisher
CRC Press
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Post-traumatic Stress DisorderPsychic Trauma in ChildrenChild Psychology