What reading level is Bad?

Bad by Jean Ferris is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Bad appropriate for?

Bad is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Juvenile Delinquency, Family Change, Emotional Conflict.

Bad is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Bad have any content warnings?

Bad has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Juvenile Delinquency, Family Change, Emotional Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bad?

Bad by Jean Ferris is 181 pages (approximately 47,901 words).

Bad

Jean Ferris

Bad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Ferris

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Sixteen-year-old Dallas makes a risky choice to join her friends in robbing a store, leading to serious consequences when her father turns his back on her. Facing the challenge of six months in a rehabilitation center, she must find a way to understand herself and her actions. This story explores the struggles and growth of a teen caught between friendship and responsibility.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Friendship Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include juvenile delinquency, family change, emotional conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.