Gangs and youth subcultures

Kayleen M. Hazlehurst, Cameron Hazlehurst

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Gangs and youth subcultures

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

International Explorations

by Kayleen M. Hazlehurst, Cameron Hazlehurst

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

What makes a group of kids stick together no matter what? Imagine different neighborhoods around the world, where youth form special groups that sometimes help them survive and sometimes cause trouble. Why do these groups grow stronger and spread far away from home?

Themes

YouthSubcultureCross-cultural StudiesSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book offers a detailed, cross-cultural exploration of youth gangs and subcultures, examining their behaviors and influences in various international contexts. Intended for middle-grade readers, it introduces complex social themes with a focus on comparative studies in criminology and sociology. Parents should note the book discusses real-world issues such as gang influence and transnational crime in an educational manner appropriate for 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

Bullying Social Justice
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

354 pages
ISBN
9781560003632
Pages
354
Publisher
Transaction Pub
Published
1998
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

GangsCross-cultural StudiesSubcultureCrime