What reading level is Fire in the Streets?

Fire in the Streets by Kekla Magoon is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fire in the Streets appropriate for?

Fire in the Streets is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Violence, Social Unrest.

What genre is Fire in the Streets?

Fire in the Streets is fiction.

Does Fire in the Streets have any content warnings?

Fire in the Streets has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Violence, Social Unrest. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fire in the Streets?

Fire in the Streets by Kekla Magoon is 321 pages.

Fire in the Streets

Kekla Magoon

Fire in the Streets

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kekla Magoon

Reading Level 7 12ME 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

Maxie is one of the bravest fourteen-year-olds in 1968 Chicago — she wants to stand up and fight for justice, no matter what anyone else thinks. When Dr. King is gone, Maxie sees a new path in the Black Panthers, but joining comes with dangers and tough choices. Why does Maxie’s courage matter? Because sometimes, change starts with one bold step.

Themes

Civil Rights MovementFamily Friendship Social JusticeAfrican American Experience

Quick Assessment

Set in 1968 Chicago, this middle-grade novel follows fourteen-year-old Maxie as she navigates the turbulent times following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. The story explores themes of civil rights activism, family dynamics, and the challenges of standing up for one's beliefs. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes portrayals of social unrest and some violence related to protests, which are handled thoughtfully for this age group.