What reading level is Bad Girl Blues?

Bad Girl Blues by Sally Warner is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bad Girl Blues appropriate for?

Bad Girl Blues is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Bad Girl Blues?

Bad Girl Blues is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bad Girl Blues have any content warnings?

Bad Girl Blues has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bad Girl Blues?

Bad Girl Blues by Sally Warner is 224 pages.

Bad Girl Blues

Sally Warner

Bad Girl Blues

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sally Warner

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Quinney Todd’s best friends are fighting, and suddenly Marguerite isn’t the same girl anymore—she’s the school’s bad girl! But what if the story everyone believes isn’t the whole truth? Quinney has to decide if friendship means sticking around or knowing when to let go, and that choice could change everything.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Social Justice Family

Quick Assessment

Bad Girl Blues by Sally Warner explores the complexities of childhood friendships and the challenges of peer pressure and social change. Targeted at children ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses themes of loyalty, identity, and growing up, making it an accessible read for middle-grade readers. The story contains no intense content, focusing instead on emotional growth and social dynamics.