Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.2
Points
9.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
61591
Points per Word
0.000146
Page Count
359
Points per Page
0.02507
Description
Nella is faced with a series of startling revelations about her parents, friends, and neighborhood. As her friend's situation becomes dangerous, Nella must choose whether to stand by or stand up. The plot contains racial slurs and negative stereotypes.