Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
4.3
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
30315
Points per Word
0.000132
Page Count
190
Points per Page
0.021053
Series
Urban Underground
Description
Kevin wants to help his grandparents out but getting the money could lead him into the wrong crowd.
Quick Summary
Kevin faces a moral crossroads when he tries to earn quick cash to help his grandparents, pulling readers into a story about loyalty, consequences, and the pressures that test teenage friendships. Kids will love the raw emotional stakes as Kevin navigates tricky decisions that feel็ๅฎ and immediate, with every choice potentially changing his life forever. If your kid likes "The Giver" or "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, they'll find that same gut-punching realism here. Perfect for kids in grades 6 through 10 who enjoy stories about real teens facing impossible situations.