Video critical
David Gauntlett
Video critical
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Children, the Environment and Media Power
by David Gauntlett
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The camera clicks on as a group of kids huddle around, filming their ideas about the world around them. Suddenly, the video captures something surprising about the environment—and their own views start to change. What will they discover next through their lenses?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores how children use video to express and understand complex social and environmental issues. Through a unique research approach involving kids creating their own videos, the book challenges simplistic psychological explanations and reveals nuanced perspectives on media and the environment. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages critical thinking about mass media's role in shaping young minds.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
- 9781860205132
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction