What reading level is Kid B?

Kid B by Linden Dalecki is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kid B appropriate for?

Kid B is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Emotional: Family Change.

Kid B is fiction — Break dancing.

Does Kid B have any content warnings?

Kid B has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Emotional: Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kid B?

Kid B by Linden Dalecki is 246 pages.

Kid B

Linden Dalecki

Kid B

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Linden Dalecki

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

What if the only thing you're really good at is dancing, but the world around you feels like a battlefield? Imagine dancing battles turning into real fights where friends get hurt, and every choice feels like it could change your future forever. How far would you go to protect your crew and find your own path?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilyDanceSocial Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Kid B follows a seventeen-year-old b-boy navigating the challenges of racial tension, friendship, and family struggles in a small Texas town. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and resilience amidst escalating conflicts between rival dance crews. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes scenes of mild physical conflict and emotional tension.