Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
8.8
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
17128
Points per Word
0.000175
Page Count
96
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
Readers will learn about the dangers of teen violence. Text references racism, suicide, drug use, bullying and animal cruelty.
Quick Summary
This book pulls no punches, diving straight into the raw, real-world issues teens face every day. Readers get eye-opening facts about racism, bullying, suicide, and cruelty that feel like uncovering hidden truths about the world around them. If your kid likes the unflinching honesty of "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, they'll be hooked by this unflinching look at teen violence. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who want to understand the world and their place in it.