Cover of Code Orange

Code Orange

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), 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.

Representation & Themes

Science & NatureMysteryAdventureComing of Age

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

Details

ISBN
0385732597
Pages
200
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
47,721

Genres

Diseases

Subjects

Smallpox -- FictionDiseases -- FictionSchools -- FictionHigh schools -- FictionNew York (New York) -- Fiction