Victims of abuse

Alan Sugarman

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Victims of abuse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Emotional Impact of Child and Adult Trauma

by Alan Sugarman

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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

Post-traumatic stress disorderPsychic traumaSexual abuse victims - Mental healthAdult child abuse victims - Mental healthAbused children - Mental healthFamilyMental Health

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 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Trauma Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Sexual Abuse Victim Mental Health
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
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
ISBN
0823667308
Pages
233
Publisher
International Universities Press
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Post-traumatic Stress DisorderPsychic TraumaSexual Abuse VictimsMental HealthAdult Child Abuse VictimsAbused ChildrenChild AbuseStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticNévroses Post-traumatiquesTraumatisme PsychiqueVictimes D'abus SexuelsSanté MentaleEnfants Maltraités Devenus AdultesEnfants MaltraitésEnfant MaltraitéCongrèsAdulteAbus Sexuel D'enfantsPsychothérapieNévrose Post-traumatique