Bad Blood
Carly Anne West
Bad Blood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carly Anne West
Hello Neighbor
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
Dive into a thrilling tale that uncovers secrets lurking beneath the surface of a quiet neighborhood. Explore the mysterious events that set the stage for an unforgettable adventure filled with suspense and discovery. Perfect for young readers who love unraveling puzzles and facing unexpected challenges.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Bad Blood 10LP
Bad Blood is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 240 pages (approximately 52,005 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bad Blood works for readers up to grade 7.6.
Read aloud, Bad Blood runs about 5.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Bad Blood as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Mystery.
Thematically, Bad Blood explores adventure, mystery, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338594287
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Hello Neighbor
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 52,005
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 47m
- Text Density
- Standard