Bad Sister
Charise Mericle Harper
Bad Sister
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Charise Mericle Harper
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Charise is a lively and inventive girl who loves helping out and caring for her pets, but she struggles with being a good sister. When a mishap leads to her little brother Daniel losing a tooth, she must figure out how to make things right and understand what it truly means to care for family. Join her on a heartfelt journey of responsibility and forgiveness.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250219060
- Pages
- 230
- Publisher
- First Second
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 7,881
- Read-Aloud
- ~53 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy