The air down here
by Gil C. Alicea
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Unknown
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
A sixteen-year-old boy shares his honest thoughts and experiences growing up amid the challenges of city life. He bravely explores topics like friendship, family struggles, and the tough realities of his neighborhood. Through heartfelt essays, readers gain insight into his world and the obstacles he faces every day.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalComing of AgeFamilySocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Drugs Violence Family Change Bullying Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0811810488
- Pages
- 134
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 27,313
Genres
Biography & Autobiography
Subjects
Alicea, Gil C.Hispanic American youth -- New York (State) -- New York -- Social conditions.Bronx (New York, N.Y.) -- Social conditions.New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions.