What reading level is Straight Out of Brooklyn #6?

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 by Saladin Ahmed is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 appropriate for?

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Straight Out of Brooklyn #6?

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 is fiction. Part of the Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Graphic Novel) series.

Does Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 have any content warnings?

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 has a HootRating of 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Straight Out of Brooklyn #6?

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 by Saladin Ahmed is 24 pages (approximately 1,570 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6

Saladin Ahmed

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Saladin Ahmed

Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Graphic Novel)

Reading Level 2-3 7ME Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Miles visits a junkyard searching for Tombstone but instead meets Starling, a determined superhero on a mission for justice. Their encounter forces Miles to confront hidden truths and rethink who he can really rely on. Together, they navigate trust and secrecy in a world full of danger.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Identity & Self-DiscoverySuperheroes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 7ME

Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 1,570 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 works for readers up to grade 4.4.

Read aloud, Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 takes about 10 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Straight Out of Brooklyn #6 explores friendship, adventure, identity & self-discovery, and superheroes — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, identity & self-discovery.