What reading level is Bad Deal?

Bad Deal by Susan Korman is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Bad Deal appropriate for?

Bad Deal is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Substance Use, Realistic Violence, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Bad Deal?

Bad Deal is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Surviving Southside series.

How many pages is Bad Deal?

Bad Deal by Susan Korman is 108 pages (approximately 12,758 words).

Bad Deal

Susan Korman

Bad Deal

Q: Does Bad Deal have any content warnings?

Bad Deal has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Substance Use, Realistic Violence, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Korman

Surviving Southside

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Fish finds a risky way to turn his hated ADHD medication into money by selling it, but when a shady doctor who helped him gets caught, Fish must confront the consequences of his choices. His journey challenges him to take responsibility and rethink his decisions.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Social JusticeMental Health

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include substance use, realistic violence, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.