What reading level is Take Back the Block?

Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Take Back the Block appropriate for?

Take Back the Block is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Divorce & Family Change, Social: Poverty & Hardship, Social: Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Take Back the Block?

Take Back the Block is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Take Back the Block?

Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles is 240 pages (approximately 44,872 words).

Take Back the Block

Chrystal D. Giles

Take Back the Block

Q: Does Take Back the Block have any content warnings?

Take Back the Block has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Divorce & Family Change, Social: Poverty & Hardship, Social: Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chrystal D. Giles

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Wes Henderson loves his fresh kicks, cool style, and hanging out with his tight-knit group of friends. But when a developer threatens to buy and change his beloved neighborhood, Wes finds himself caught in the middle of grown-up arguments and friendships tested by uncertainty. Using his knack for puzzles and determination, Wes embarks on a mission to protect the place he calls home and discovers what it truly means to stand up for his community.

Themes

Friendship FamilyCommunitySocial Justice Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, divorce & family change, social: poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 9-12.