Bad girls don't die

Katie Alender

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Bad girls don't die

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katie Alender

Bad Girls Don't Die

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Alexis's life feels chaotic with her quirky family and her own loner attitude, but when her little sister Kasey starts acting mysteriously strange and their old house behaves in eerie ways, things take a frightening turn. Strange changes and unexplained events push Alexis to face a dark presence threatening her family and her own future. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late?

Themes

SistersFamilyHorror StoriesSupernaturalComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, mild peril, supernatural elements. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Supernatural Elements
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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67,936 words
7h 33m read-aloud
ISBN
9781423108764
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
67,936
Read-Aloud
~7h 33m

Genres

Subjects

Demoniac PossessionHaunted HousesSistersSchoolsHorror StoriesFantasy FictionFamily