What reading level is Bad to the Bone?

Bad to the Bone by Melody Mayer is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Bad to the Bone appropriate for?

Bad to the Bone is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Romantic Content, Social Themes.

What genre is Bad to the Bone?

Bad to the Bone is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Bad to the Bone have any content warnings?

Bad to the Bone has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Romantic Content, Social Themes. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bad to the Bone?

Bad to the Bone by Melody Mayer is 242 pages.

Bad to the Bone

Melody Mayer

Bad to the Bone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melody Mayer

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Esme juggles tattoos, boy troubles, and a scary immigration raid that could change everything for her family. Lydia’s living the mansion dream, but loneliness and a rising R&B star pull her into a whirlwind of excitement. Meanwhile, Kiley faces shocking truths that could turn her world upside down just as senior year begins.

Themes

Friendship Romance Social Justice Coming of AgeGirls & Women

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores the intertwined lives of three girls navigating complex friendships, romance, and social challenges in an affluent setting. Themes include immigration concerns, family pressures, and relationship dynamics suitable for readers aged 13 to 18. Parents should note the book contains mature social themes and some romantic elements.