As dead as it gets

Katie Alender

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As dead as it gets

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a Bad girls don't die novel

by Katie Alender

Bad Girls Don't Die

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After witnessing a tragic death, Alexis is haunted by the ghost of Lydia Small, whose presence grows more threatening with each encounter. When classmates start disappearing and eerie signs appear, Alexis must confront a powerful spirit and unravel a chilling mystery to protect her friends. Facing fears beyond her imagination, she discovers that her own destiny is deeply connected to the restless ghost.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, mild peril, supernatural. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Supernatural
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

448 pages
87,447 words
9h 43m read-aloud
ISBN
9781423134725
Pages
448
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
87,447
Read-Aloud
~9h 43m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesGeneralSchoolsSupernaturalHigh SchoolsSistersHorror StoriesGhostsSchool StoriesGhost StoriesHorror Fiction