Victims of abuse
Alan Sugarman
Victims of abuse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Emotional Impact of Child and Adult Trauma
by Alan Sugarman
The text is written at a 6th 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 scent of fear lingers in the air, and every quiet creak seems to whisper secrets. Imagine living in a world where memories feel like shadows that you can't shake, and every day is a struggle to feel safe. Some stories are hard to tell, but they hold the power to heal hearts and bring light to the darkest places.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Victims of Abuse is a complex, psychoanalytically informed work that explores the deep mental health impacts of various forms of abuse, including sexual and adult child abuse, with a focus on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. Intended for a mature middle-grade audience, it addresses difficult themes that require parental guidance due to the sensitive nature of abuse and trauma. This book is best suited for readers ready to engage with serious emotional content and understand the psychological challenges faced by abuse survivors.
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
- 0823667308
- Pages
- 233
- Publisher
- International Universities Press
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction