Killing time in Crystal City
by Chris Lynch
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th 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
After fleeing an unhappy home, Kevin seeks a fresh start but soon finds that life with his enigmatic uncle and friendships with two streetwise girls bring unexpected challenges. Navigating harsh realities, he faces tough choices that test his courage and resilience. This gritty story explores the struggles of finding identity and belonging amid turmoil.
Representation & Themes
Runaway TeenagersHomeless TeenagersDysfunctional FamiliesFriendshipComing of Age
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
Profanity Sexual References Violence Homelessness Family Conflict
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781442440111
- Pages
- 230
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 49,155
Subjects
Runaway teenagersHomeless teenagersUnclesDysfunctional familiesJuvenile fictionFamily problemsFathers and sonsFather-son relationshipFictionRunawaysHomeless personsFamily lifeChildren's fictionRunaways, fictionHomeless persons, fictionFathers and sons, fiction