Bad date

Bad date is written at a Level 6 reading level across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bad date works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Bad date as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Social Issues.

Thematically, Bad date explores mystery, women sleuths, social justice, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.