What reading level is Genius Squad?

Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Genius Squad?

Genius Squad is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Genius Squad?

Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks is 448 pages.

Genius Squad

Catherine Jinks

Genius Squad

Q: What age is Genius Squad appropriate for?

Genius Squad is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abandonment, Abusive Parents, Child Abuse, Stalking, Bullying, Restraint, Drugging, Unconsciousness, Choking.

Q: Does Genius Squad have any content warnings?

Genius Squad has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abandonment, Abusive Parents, Child Abuse, Stalking, Bullying, Restraint, Drugging, Unconsciousness, Choking. 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 12IE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Cadell Piggot isn’t just any kid—he’s caught in a dangerous game after a big explosion. With the police watching his every move and a shadowy enemy named Prosper English on his trail, Cadell’s life flips upside down when he’s invited to join the Genius Squad. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Genius Squad follows fifteen-year-old Cadell Piggot as he navigates life in foster care under police protection after a traumatic event. The story contains mature themes including child abandonment, abuse, stalking, and violence, making it suitable for older teens. Parents should be aware of intense scenes involving bullying, restraint, and drugging within a science fiction action-adventure context.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IE — Intense — Emotional

Emotional

Intense ←

Physical

Intense

Social

Intense

Thematic

Light

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Child Abandonment Abusive Parents Child Abuse Stalking Bullying Restraint Drugging Unconsciousness Choking

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

448 pages

ISBN: 9780152059859
Pages: 448
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: May 1, 2008
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Science FictionFantasyYoung Adult FictionAction & AdventureMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesMysteries & Detective StoriesScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicGeniusDetective and Mystery StoriesCrimeIdentityGood and EvilAustralia

Places

Australia