All the things that could go wrong

Stewart Foster

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All the things that could go wrong

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stewart Foster

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

BullyingFamilyFriendshipMental HealthSchool

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
ISBN
9780316416856
Pages
336
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BullyingConduct of LifeBrothersSchoolsFriendshipEngland

Places

England