Cover of The elderly

The elderly

by Gail Stewart

Other America

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

Four seniors, ranging from age 65 to 88, share their personal stories and experiences about growing older in today’s America. Their voices offer a glimpse into the joys, challenges, and changes that come with aging. Through their interviews, readers gain a heartfelt understanding of what it means to live as an older adult.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1560063297
Pages
95
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
21,778

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Older people -- United States -- Interviews -- Juvenile literature.