What reading level is Golden Like Summer?

Golden Like Summer by Gene Gant is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Golden Like Summer appropriate for?

Golden Like Summer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Abuse, Criminal Activity, Systemic Injustice.

What genre is Golden Like Summer?

Golden Like Summer is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Golden Like Summer have any content warnings?

Golden Like Summer has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Abuse, Criminal Activity, Systemic Injustice. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Golden Like Summer?

Golden Like Summer by Gene Gant is 210 pages.

Golden Like Summer

Gene Gant

Golden Like Summer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gene Gant

Reading Level 6 11ME 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

Alan races through shadowy streets, heart pounding as he drags a younger boy to safety. But just when he thinks they’re free, the law itself seems to turn against them. Now, with Desi’s dangerous world closing in, Alan faces a choice that could change everything.

Themes

Friendship Family Social Justice Survival

Quick Assessment

Golden Like Summer is a middle-grade novel that explores the challenges faced by a young Black boy navigating abuse, poverty, and systemic injustice. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents serious themes including criminal exploitation and legal struggles, with content that may prompt important conversations about resilience and social realities.