Strike!
Larry Dane Brimner
Strike!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Larry Dane Brimner
The text is written at a 8th 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
Step into the powerful story of farm workers standing up for fair pay and better lives during the 1960s Delano grape strike. Meet inspiring leaders like César Chávez and Larry Itliong as they unite workers to demand justice and change across California’s vineyards. This moving tale brings history to life with real voices and images from the fight for workers' rights.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include labor conflict, social justice, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781590789971
- Pages
- 172
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 32,173
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 34m
- Text Density
- Standard