Kill Joy

Holly Jackson

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Kill Joy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Novella

by Holly Jackson

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Pip reluctantly attends a murder mystery party hosted by her friend, but soon finds herself unraveling secrets far more real than she expected. As the lines between game and reality blur, Pip must navigate danger and deception to uncover the truth.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include profanity, underage drinking, criminal activity. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Profanity Underage Drinking Criminal Activity Mild Sexual Situations
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
5

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Details

Book Length

23,560 words
2h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
9780593426210
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
2023
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,560
Read-Aloud
~2h 37m