Two Badges
Mona Ruiz
Two Badges
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mona Ruiz
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
A young woman battles to break free from the grip of street gangs that dominate her neighborhood, facing danger and hardship at every turn. Her journey takes her from gang life and personal struggles to becoming a police officer dedicated to protecting the very community she once fought against. This inspiring story highlights resilience, transformation, and the quest for identity.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include violence, physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1558852026
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Arte Publico Press
- Published
- Nov 16, 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 91,798
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 12m
- Text Density
- Dense