Cover of Begging for Change

Begging for Change

by Sharon G. Flake

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Raspberry Hill is determined to build a safe life after experiencing homelessness, but when her world is shaken by violence and tough choices, she struggles with trust, family, and her own mistakes. Caught between the hope of a new friendship and the pain of her father's addiction, she must face difficult truths about herself and what it means to change. This powerful story explores courage, loyalty, and the fight to rise above challenges.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipComing of AgeSocial JusticePoverty & Hardship

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: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
078680601X
Pages
240
Publisher
Jump At The Sun
Published
June 1, 2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,437

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Social Issues - GeneralPoorFathers and daughtersJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)Social Issues - Homelessness & PovertySocial Issues - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance AbuseJuvenile Fiction / GeneralJuvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Drugs, Alcohol, Substance AbuseFamily - ParentsFiction