What reading level is Drive-By?

Drive-By by Gary Rivlin is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Drive-By appropriate for?

Drive-By is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is Drive-By?

Drive-By is fiction — True Crime.

Does Drive-By have any content warnings?

Drive-By has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Drive-By?

Drive-By by Gary Rivlin is 346 pages.

Drive-By

Gary Rivlin

Drive-By

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Work of Nonfiction

by Gary Rivlin

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

Shots ring out in the middle of a quiet street—what started as a fight over a bicycle turns into something much darker. Teens caught in a sudden swirl of fear and confusion don’t know who to trust or where to run. And just when everything seems to spiral out of control, a shocking twist leaves their fate hanging in the balance.

Themes

Juvenile FictionSocial Justice FamilyEmotional ImpactFriendship

Quick Assessment

Drive-By by Gary Rivlin is a nonfiction narrative that explores the human stories behind a tragic drive-by shooting involving teenagers. Aimed at middle-grade readers, the book offers a thoughtful look at the impact of urban violence and challenges stereotypes often associated with such incidents. Parents should note this book contains themes of gun violence and its emotional consequences, making it suitable for mature readers in the 9-12 age range.