Breaking rank

Kristen D. Randle

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Breaking rank

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kristen D. Randle

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th 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

Casey is nervous when she has to tutor Thomas, known as Baby, a quiet member of a secretive gang called the Clan. As they grow closer, Baby starts to pull away from his brother and the gang that feels like family, while Casey begins to question everything she thought was safe. Their connection leads both teens to face tough decisions that will change their lives forever.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, fear & anxiety, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Identity & Self-Discovery Mild Peril Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

201 pages
52,911 words
5h 53m read-aloud
ISBN
0688162436
Pages
201
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
52,911
Read-Aloud
~5h 53m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

GangsHigh SchoolsSchools