Cover of Homeless or hopeless?

Homeless or hopeless?

by Margery G. Nichelason

Pro/Con (Lerner)

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 8th 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 challenges faced by homeless youth in America as they navigate the harsh realities of life without a stable home. Discover the factors that lead to homelessness and the ways communities and programs strive to offer support and hope. This story sheds light on the resilience and struggles of young people striving for a better future.

Representation & Themes

HomelessnessSocial JusticeComing of AgeFamily

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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

Poverty & Hardship Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0822526069
Pages
112
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Published
1994
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
14,670

Genres

Homeless persons

Subjects

Homelessness -- United States -- Juvenile literature.Homelessness.Homeless persons.