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Bad monkeys

by Matt Ruff

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

After being arrested for murder, Jane Charlotte claims she belongs to a secret group dedicated to eliminating the worst evildoers, known as the 'Bad Monkeys.' As she faces psychiatric evaluation, the truth of her story blurs, pulling readers into a thrilling puzzle of reality and deception. This intense tale keeps you guessing about what’s real and what’s imagined.

Representation & Themes

MysteryPsychological ThrillerIdentity & Self-Discovery

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Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Violence Mental Health Mystery
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780061240416
Pages
230
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
67,903

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

FictionMysterySecret societiesVigilantesFiction, science fiction, generalFiction, thrillers, generalLas vegas (nev.), fictionPsychotherapists, fictionNew York Times reviewedFiction, psychologicalFiction, thrillers, suspense