Bad, badder, baddest

Cynthia Voigt

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Bad, badder, baddest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cynthia Voigt

Bad Girls

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Mikey and Margalo team up to bring their parents back together, hoping to heal the family during a tough time. But when Gianette, the toughest girl around, steps in, their plan faces unexpected twists and challenges. Friendship and family bonds are put to the test in this heartfelt story.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, friendship. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Friendship
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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

266 pages
47,795 words
5h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
0590601369
Pages
266
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
47,795
Read-Aloud
~5h 19m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

DivorceFriendshipSchools