Gangsta rap

Benjamin Zephaniah

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Gangsta rap

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Benjamin Zephaniah

Reading Level 7 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Ray has given up school. He sees no point in education and despises authority. And then he has no choice about school as he is excluded. But Ray also has troubles at home, which means he has nowhere to stay and ends up sleeping in the local record shop, owned by his friend Marga Man. Ray and his friends attend a Social Exclusion Project which means they can develop their music skills. Marga Man gets a record deal for them, and they become local heroes. But another rap band takes a dislike to Ray's music and gang warfare is the result… Based on Benjamin's own troubled experience of school and the music business, his passionate, immediate voice will appeal to all his fans.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

336 pages
ISBN
9780747565659
Pages
336
Publisher
Bloomsbury Pub Limited
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Student SuspensionRap MusiciansGangsRapBlacksInterpersonal RelationsEnglandBlack People

Places

England