What reading level is Gone Bad?

Gone Bad by Lesley Choyce is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Gone Bad appropriate for?

Gone Bad is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Bullying, Physical Danger, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Gone Bad?

Gone Bad is fiction — Young Adult Fiction. Part of the SideStreets series.

Does Gone Bad have any content warnings?

Gone Bad has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Physical Danger, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Gone Bad

Lesley Choyce

Gone Bad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lesley Choyce

SideStreets

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Cody struggles to find his place as a drummer while dealing with the pull of his rough past and the lure of old friends who bring trouble. As he forms a band with Kelsey and Alex, he hopes music can be his escape, but lingering conflicts force him to confront the choices he's made. Balancing friendship, music, and redemption, Cody faces tough decisions that could change his future.

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeMusicFamily Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, physical danger, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.