What reading level is Bang!?

Bang! by Sharon G. Flake is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Bang! appropriate for?

Bang! is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Realistic Violence.

Bang! is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bang! have any content warnings?

Bang! has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Realistic Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bang!?

Bang! by Sharon G. Flake is 298 pages (approximately 52,499 words).

Bang!

Sharon G. Flake

Bang!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon G. Flake

Reading Level 3-4 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Thirteen-year-old Mann faces the harsh realities of loss and grief after his younger brother's tragic death shakes their family apart. Struggling to cope, Mann distances himself from the life he once loved and spirals into risky behavior, while his father takes drastic measures to toughen him up. Left to find their own way home through the wilderness, Mann and his friend Kee Lee must confront their fears and discover what it truly means to grow up.

Themes

Coming of Age FamilyInner CitiesAfrican AmericansSurvival

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include loss & grief, family change, bullying. Written for readers ages 13+.