Code Orange
Caroline B. Cooney
Code Orange
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Caroline B. Cooney
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Mitty Blake loves exploring New York City and usually feels safe, but everything changes when he finds mysterious scabs in an old medical book. What starts as a simple science report turns into a dangerous race against time as Mitty faces a deadly threat that could affect his life and those around him. Suspense and science collide in this gripping story full of unexpected twists.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0385732597
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 47,721
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 18m
- Text Density
- Standard