People kill people

Ellen Hopkins

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People kill people

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Hopkins

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th 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

In a town simmering with tension, six teens find their lives intertwined during a week that changes everything. As personal struggles and political conflicts collide, the story builds to a shocking moment that leaves no one unaffected. Powerful and intense, the narrative explores the impact of violence and prejudice on young lives.

Themes

Interpersonal RelationsViolenceFirearmsPrejudicesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include profanity, sexual content, violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Profanity Sexual Content Violence Fear & Anxiety Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

428 pages
74,820 words
8h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
9781481442930
Pages
428
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
74,820
Read-Aloud
~8h 19m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Interpersonal RelationsViolenceFirearmsPrejudices