Teen Suicide
by Lorena Huddle
The Rosen Publishing Group 2012
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 7.7 (7th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
Themes include mental health awareness
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Genre
Themes
- mental health awareness
- empathy
- grief and healing
- help-seeking and support
- stigma and advocacy
- resilience
- family and peer relationships
About this book
This nonfiction guide examines teen suicide with a clear, compassionate tone, explaining risk factors, warning signs, and how prevention and intervention work. It offers practical ways to seek help for yourself or a friend and outlines resources teens and families can turn to. The book also discusses coping after a loss in an age-appropriate, supportive way. Ideal for high school readers, health classes, and counseling centers, it helps students build awareness and encourages reaching out for support.
Setting: contemporary, real-world informational text with U.S.-focused statistics and examples
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teen Suicide right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Teen Suicide. The reading level is AR 7.7, which is typical for 7th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include mental health awareness, empathy, grief and healing.
How long does it take to read Teen Suicide?
At a typical 7th grade reading pace, Teen Suicide takes around 1.4h to finish. The book has 14,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Teen Suicide have an AR quiz?
Yes — Teen Suicide has an AR quiz available, worth 1.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Teen Suicide?
Teen Suicide has an AR reading level of 7.7, which places it at a 7th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.