Gangs
Gail Stewart
Gangs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail Stewart
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Explore the complex world of American gangs through the eyes of four young members who share their personal stories and perspectives. Discover how their backgrounds shape their experiences and what gangs mean to them beyond the headlines. This insightful narrative offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and realities faced by youth involved in gang life.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety, social: poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1560063408
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Lucent Books
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 26,624
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 57m
- Text Density
- Dense