Code Orange

Caroline B. Cooney

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Code Orange

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Illness & Injury
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
47,721 words
5h 18m read-aloud
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

Genres

Subjects

SmallpoxDiseasesSchoolsHigh SchoolsNew York