All the things that could go wrong
Stewart Foster
All the things that could go wrong
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stewart Foster
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Alex can’t even leave his house some days because of his OCD, and Dan is the angriest kid in school who picks on him nonstop. But when their moms make them spend winter break together, everything might just change — and not in the way anyone expects. What happens when two enemies find out they might not be so different after all?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of OCD and anger management through the evolving relationship between two very different boys, Alex and Dan. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses bullying and mental health while promoting empathy and understanding. Parents should note the book contains themes of bullying and emotional struggles but handles them with care and hope.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316416856
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction