Anorexia
by Gail B. Stewart
21st Century Skills Library: Health at Risk
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Explore the challenges of dealing with anorexia as young characters face confusing feelings and health struggles. This story offers insights into understanding eating disorders and how to handle anxiety, all while navigating the tough world of peer pressure and self-image. It encourages empathy and awareness through honest, relatable experiences.
Representation & Themes
Coming of AgeMental HealthFriendshipFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Bullying
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781602792814
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,980
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Anorexia in adolescence -- Juvenile literature