What's right? what's wrong?
Marx, Jeffrey A. Rabbi.
What's right? what's wrong?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Guide to Talking about Values for Parents and Kids
by Marx, Jeffrey A. Rabbi.
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 clock ticks as a tricky choice flashes before you—what would you do if you saw a friend cheat on a test? Suddenly, the hallways buzz with whispers and eyes turn your way. Can you solve the puzzle of right and wrong before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a practical, read-aloud format designed to facilitate meaningful conversations between parents and children about everyday moral dilemmas. Each scenario presents a relatable challenge followed by guided questions and a family discussion page to support thoughtful dialogue. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages children to develop strong ethical reasoning skills in a supportive environment.
Why we rated What's right? what's wrong? 9LE
What's right? what's wrong? is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 143 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, What's right? what's wrong? works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate What's right? what's wrong? as 9LE ("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, What's right? what's wrong? explores family, moral education, friendship, and coming of age — 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 family, moral education, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0762100990
- Pages
- 143
- Publisher
- Reader's Digest Association
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction