Unhinged
S E Galley
Unhinged
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by S E Galley
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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
The sharp clang of lockers slamming echoes down the crowded hallway, mixing with whispers and uneasy silences. Inside, a young mind battles storms no one else can see, feeling like the world is tipping out of control. Can finding the right balance bring light back into the dark?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Unhinged explores the challenges faced by adolescents struggling with undiagnosed mental health conditions, particularly bipolar disorder, during high school. It offers an insightful and compassionate look at mental illness, depression, and substance abuse, making it appropriate for readers aged 9-12 who can handle mature themes. Parents should note the book addresses suicide and mental health struggles sensitively, aiming to educate and potentially save lives.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780595469185
- Pages
- 102
- Publisher
- iUniverse, Inc.
- Published
- September 3, 2007
- Type
- Fiction