The Alliance

Gabriel Goodman

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The Alliance

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gabriel Goodman

Surviving Southside

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd 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

When Carmen Mendoza discovers a chilling note warning her that she's next, she refuses to be intimidated despite the danger. Jamie's unexpected suicide shakes the community, and only by joining forces can Carmen and Scott navigate the challenges ahead. Together, they form a powerful partnership to face the threats looming over them.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include suicide, bullying, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Suicide Bullying Fear & Anxiety Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

108 pages
14,705 words
1h 38m read-aloud
ISBN
9781467705950
Pages
108
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,705
Read-Aloud
~1h 38m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

SchoolsGay-straight Alliances in SchoolsHigh SchoolsEducation