What reading level is Cry of the Streets?

Cry of the Streets by Gordon McLean is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Cry of the Streets appropriate for?

Cry of the Streets is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Cry of the Streets?

Cry of the Streets is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Cry of the Streets have any content warnings?

Cry of the Streets has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Cry of the Streets?

Cry of the Streets by Gordon McLean is 190 pages.

Cry of the Streets

Gordon McLean

Cry of the Streets

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

For Everyone Who Ever Loved a Troubled Kid

by Gordon McLean

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of city rain mixes with the distant echo of footsteps on cracked pavement. Somewhere in the shadows, a young heart struggles, longing for a place to belong and a hand to hold. In the midst of the city's noise, hope whispers quietly, promising that love never gives up.

Themes

FamilyFaithComing of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Cry of the Streets explores the challenges faced by troubled youth and the power of unconditional love and faith in their journey toward healing. Suitable for teens, the story emphasizes themes of forgiveness, hope, and community support rooted in Christian values. Parents should know it handles sensitive topics with compassion and is appropriate for ages 13 and up.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

190 pages

ISBN: 9781419662966
Pages: 190
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Published: July 24, 2007
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Gordon McLeanReligionChristianitySocial ScienceSociologyUrbanChurch and Social Problems, United StatesAdolescent PsychologyParenting, Religious AspectsParent and TeenagerUnited States, Social Conditions