Bad Boy

Diana Wieler

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Bad Boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diana Wieler

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

A.J. Brandiosa takes on the role of the rebellious star player on his high school hockey team while navigating the surprises of his best friend's coming out. As senior year unfolds, he embarks on a personal journey to understand his own identity and feelings. This heartfelt story explores friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, lgbtq+ representation, friendship. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Identity & Self-Discovery LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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

200 pages
46,295 words
5h 9m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385304153
Pages
200
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
February 1, 1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
46,295
Read-Aloud
~5h 9m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Hockey StoriesFriendshipHomosexualityHockeySexual BehaviorYoung AdultsBoysBehavior