The Other America - People With Mental Illness (The Other America)
by Gail B. Stewart
Other America
Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Meet four individuals who share their honest experiences living with conditions like schizophrenia, depression, OCD, and bipolar disorder, offering a thoughtful look at mental health challenges. Their stories help young readers understand the realities and resilience behind these struggles.
Representation & Themes
PsychologyMental illnessBody & healthComing of Age
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
Mental Health Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1590182375
- Pages
- 96
- Published
- October 22, 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 26,791
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Body & healthPsychologyMental illnessChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionChildren: Grades 2-3USASocial Science - PsychologySocial SciencesJuvenile literature