What do you think of you?
Scott Sheperd
What do you think of you?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And Other Thoughts on Self-Esteem
by Scott Sheperd
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The soft rustle of pages turns as you dive into a world of thoughts and feelings swirling inside a teenager's mind. You can almost feel the nervous flutter of doubt and the warm glow when confidence shines through. It’s a journey of discovering who you really are and learning to believe in yourself.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores the development of self-esteem during the critical years of adolescence. It addresses common fears and challenges faced by preteens and offers thoughtful guidance on building confidence and handling life's ups and downs. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides a supportive and age-appropriate look at growing self-awareness.
Why we rated What do you think of you? 11ME
What do you think of you? is written at a Level 6 reading level across 223 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, What do you think of you? works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate What do you think of you? as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, What do you think of you? explores self-esteem, adolescence, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about self-esteem, adolescence, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0896382206
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Compcare Publications
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction