Gangs

Gail Stewart

Cover of Gangs

Gangs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gail Stewart

Understanding Issues

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

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, social: poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
5,563 words
37m read-aloud
ISBN
0737705523
Pages
48
Publisher
Kidhaven
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,563
Read-Aloud
~37 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Gangs