Cover of Gangs

Gangs

by Gail Stewart

Other America

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th 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

Explore the complex world of American gangs through the eyes of four young members who share their personal stories and perspectives. Discover how their backgrounds shape their experiences and what gangs mean to them beyond the headlines. This insightful narrative offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and realities faced by youth involved in gang life.

Representation & Themes

Social JusticeIdentity & Self-DiscoveryFamilyComing of Age

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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

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Poverty & Hardship Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1560063408
Pages
96
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
26,624

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Gangs -- United States -- Juvenile literatureGang members -- United States -- Interviews -- Juvenile literatureGangsGang members -- Interviews