What reading level is Bad Kid?

Bad Kid by Sarah Lariviere is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bad Kid appropriate for?

Bad Kid is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Bad Kid?

Bad Kid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bad Kid have any content warnings?

Bad Kid has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Kid?

Bad Kid by Sarah Lariviere is 304 pages.

Bad Kid

Sarah Lariviere

Bad Kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Lariviere

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Claudeline Feng LeBernardin sneaks through shadows, heart pounding, eyes sharp. Grandpa Si’s gangster legacy feels like a secret power, but now her dad’s in charge, and things are falling apart. When a mysterious stranger named Alma Lingonberry appears, Claude’s world spins into a mystery that might change everything—can she handle what’s coming next?

Themes

Family Friendship MysteryGangsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Claudeline Feng LeBernardin, who grapples with family secrets and the legacy of her gangster grandfather while trying to understand what it truly means to be 'bad.' The story explores themes of family, friendship, and moral complexity within a suspenseful, age-appropriate plot suitable for readers ages 9-12. There is mild peril and some references to gang life, but these are presented in a way that encourages thoughtful reflection rather than glorification.