Cover of Gangs

Gangs

by Gail Stewart

Understanding Issues

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

Explore the world of gangs by learning about their origins, why some kids become members, and what daily life inside a gang looks like. Discover how communities and police work together to make neighborhoods safer and help young people choose better paths. This eye-opening book sheds light on a tough topic with honesty and care.

Representation & Themes

Social JusticeCommunityComing of Age

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

Realistic Violence Physical Danger Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0737705523
Pages
48
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,563

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Gangs -- Juvenile literatureGangs