Kids who kill
by Herma Silverstein
Reading Level 9-10 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Explore the troubling rise of youth involved in serious crimes, uncovering the reasons behind their actions and the effects on families and communities. This gripping narrative delves into real-life cases and the complex social issues surrounding juvenile homicide. It challenges readers to understand the harsh realities faced by young offenders and those around them.
Representation & Themes
Juvenile LiteratureCrime and JusticeFamilySocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Realistic Violence Physical Danger Loss & Grief Social Justice
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0805043691
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Twenty-First Century Books
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 29,061
Subjects
MurderJuvenile literatureJuvenile homicideMurder, juvenile literatureJuvenile delinquency