Bad girls don't die
Katie Alender
Bad girls don't die
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katie Alender
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
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781423108764
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 67,936
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 33m