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Mona Ruiz

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mona Ruiz

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

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 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Violence Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Abuse
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
4
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
91,798 words
10h 12m read-aloud
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

Genres

Subjects

Hispanic American WomenPolicewomenLaw EnforcementGangs

People

Mona Ruiz

Places

Santa AnaCalifornia