Violence on the screen
André Glucksmann
Violence on the screen
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Report on Research Into the Effects on Young People of Scenes of Violence in Films and Television
by André Glucksmann
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Did you know that what you see on TV and in movies can change how you feel and act? Sometimes, the pictures show things that are scary or mean, but that's only the beginning of the story.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the impact of violence depicted in movies and on television, particularly focusing on how young children perceive and are influenced by what they watch. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it offers a gentle introduction to media awareness without graphic content, helping parents start conversations about screen violence.
Why we rated Violence on the screen 8LE
Violence on the screen is written at a Level 3 reading level across 78 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Violence on the screen works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Violence on the screen as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Violence on the screen explores motion pictures and children, television and children, violence in motion pictures, and violence on television — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about motion pictures and children, television and children, violence in motion pictures.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 085170011X
- Pages
- 78
- Publisher
- British Film Institute
- Published
- 1971
- Type
- Fiction