What reading level is Evil genius?

Evil genius by Catherine Jinks is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Evil genius?

Evil genius is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Evil genius?

Evil genius by Catherine Jinks is 721 pages.

Evil genius

Catherine Jinks

Evil genius

Q: What age is Evil genius appropriate for?

Evil genius is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12VE (Vivid — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abuse, Death, Kidnapping, Drugging, Insensitive Autism Representation, Abusive Parents, Involuntary Surveillance, Offensive Jokes.

Q: Does Evil genius have any content warnings?

Evil genius has a HootRating of 12VE (Vivid — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Death, Kidnapping, Drugging, Insensitive Autism Representation, Abusive Parents, Involuntary Surveillance, Offensive Jokes. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Catherine Jinks

Reading Level 8 12VE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Cadel Piggot hacks into a secret system, heart pounding as alarms start blaring—someone’s onto him! Suddenly, everything he thought he knew about himself begins to crumble. What will happen when Cadel’s hidden past catches up?

Themes

GeniusIdentityCrimeGood and EvilFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Evil Genius follows Cadel Piggot, a brilliant but antisocial young hacker who uncovers shocking truths about his identity at a crime academy. The story includes mature themes such as child abuse, kidnapping, and death, and contains some insensitive portrayals of autism, which may require parental guidance. Recommended for mature middle-grade readers ages 9-12 who can handle complex and dark subject matter.