Violence and disability
Don Wells, Richard Lucardie, Sheila Mansell, Dick Sobsey
Violence and disability
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Annotated Bibliography
by Don Wells, Richard Lucardie, Sheila Mansell, Dick Sobsey
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
A shout echoes down the hallway as someone rushes to help. Hidden dangers lurk where you least expect them, and not everyone is safe. What happens when trust is broken?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction addresses the serious issue of abuse against children with disabilities, highlighting the increased risks they face in society. It aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of these challenges, providing a thoughtful resource for children aged 9-12. Parents should note the mature themes of violence and abuse handled sensitively but directly.
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781557661722
- Pages
- 258
- Publisher
- Brookes Publishing Company
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction