Why keep Tryin'? Voices from the Street
Catherine O'Neill Thorn
Why keep Tryin'? Voices from the Street
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Voices from the Street
by Catherine O'Neill Thorn
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp echo of city streets fills your ears, mixed with the scent of rain on concrete and the rough texture of worn notebook pages. Here, voices rise from every corner, bursting with poems and stories full of hope and struggle. These words carry the heartbeat of young people daring to dream despite the challenges around them.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This anthology features poetry and artwork from diverse urban youth across America, capturing the real-life struggles and hopes of adolescents. It includes blank pages for readers to express their own thoughts creatively, making it both a reflective and interactive experience. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it offers honest insights into inner-city life and adolescent challenges without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780967887401
- Pages
- 74
- Publisher
- O Neill Pub
- Published
- July 20, 2000
- Type
- Fiction