What reading level is Gangs?

Gangs by Rick Landre is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Gangs appropriate for?

Gangs is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Crime & Criminology, Social Issues, Mild Peril.

Gangs is nonfiction — Social Science.

Does Gangs have any content warnings?

Gangs has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Crime & Criminology, Social Issues, 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 Gangs?

Gangs by Rick Landre is 288 pages.

Gangs

Rick Landre

Gangs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Handbook for Community Awareness

by Rick Landre

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever wondered why kids join gangs and what life inside a gang really looks like? Imagine walking the streets where secret signs and rituals rule the day, and every choice feels like a matter of survival. What happens when the line between friendship and danger starts to blur?

Themes

AdolescentsSocial IssuesGroup PsychologyCrime & Criminology

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the history and realities of street gangs in America, including the symbols and rituals that define them. It aims to educate young readers about social issues related to gangs and provides information on resources and organizations that help combat gang involvement. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles complex social topics with sensitivity and offers a starting point for discussions about safety and community.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Crime & Criminology Social Issues Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

288 pages

ISBN: 9780816037247
Pages: 288
Publisher: Checkmark Books
Published: November 1997
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Social Science

Subjects

AdolescentsChildrenCrime & CriminologySocial IssuesSocial, Group or Collective PsychologyUrban CommunitiesSociologyGangsSocial ScienceStudy GuidesUnited StatesUrbanCriminologyCrime Prevention