Code Orange

Caroline B. Cooney

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Code Orange

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Walking around New York City was what Mitty Blake did best. He loved the city, and even after 9/11, he always felt safe. Mitty was a carefree guy–he didn’t worry about terrorists or blackouts or grades or anything, which is why he was late getting started on his Advanced Bio report. Mitty does feel a little pressure to hand something in–if he doesn’t, he’ll be switched out of Advanced Bio, which would be unfortunate since Olivia’s in Advanced Bio. So he considers it good luck when he finds some old medical books in his family’s weekend house that focus on something he could write about. But when he discovers an old envelope with two scabs in one of the books, the report is no longer about the grade–it’s about life and death. His own. This edge-of-your-seat thriller will leave you breathless.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780385732604
Pages
192
Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Published
May 8, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionMysteries & Detective StoriesAction & AdventureSchool & EducationMysteryDiseasesHigh SchoolsSchoolsSmallpoxNew York

Places

New York (New York)New York (N.Y.)