What reading level is Do or Die?

Do or Die by Leon Bing is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Do or Die appropriate for?

Do or Die is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Realistic Violence, Fear & Anxiety, Social Hardship.

Does Do or Die have any content warnings?

Do or Die has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Realistic Violence, Fear & Anxiety, Social Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Do or Die?

Do or Die by Leon Bing is 304 pages.

Do or Die

Leon Bing

Do or Die

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

America's Most Notorious Gangs Speak for Themselves

by Leon Bing

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What would you do if you lived in a world where every choice could be a matter of life or death? Step into the streets where loyalty, danger, and survival collide. The stories you hear might change how you see everything—but the real question is, could you make it out unscathed?

Themes

Social ScienceTrue CrimeSociologySurvival Family

Quick Assessment

Do or Die offers a raw and immersive look into the lives of street gang members through firsthand accounts collected by journalist Leon Bing over four years. Aimed at middle-grade readers, it explores complex social issues such as loyalty, conflict, and survival in challenging environments. Parents should note that while the book presents realistic perspectives on gang life, it includes mature themes and some descriptions of violence appropriate for ages 9-12 with guidance.