Bad Sister

Charise Mericle Harper

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Bad Sister

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charise Mericle Harper

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

FamilyResponsibilityComing of Age

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

230 pages
7,881 words
53m read-aloud
ISBN
9781250219060
Pages
230
Publisher
First Second
Published
2021
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,881
Read-Aloud
~53 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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