What reading level is Pretty Bad Things?

Pretty Bad Things by C. J. Skuse is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Pretty Bad Things appropriate for?

Pretty Bad Things is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Mild Peril.

What genre is Pretty Bad Things?

Pretty Bad Things is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Pretty Bad Things have any content warnings?

Pretty Bad Things has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pretty Bad Things?

Pretty Bad Things by C. J. Skuse is 258 pages.

Pretty Bad Things

C. J. Skuse

Pretty Bad Things

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. J. Skuse

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Paisley and Beau are the 'Wonder Twins'—famous for surviving alone in the woods. Now, they're on a wild road trip across Vegas, causing chaos and chasing a chance to be seen again. But what will happen when their past catches up with them?

Themes

Brothers and SistersTwinsFamily AdventureMissing Persons

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows siblings Paisley and Beau, who, after a difficult family history and their mother's death, embark on a rebellious road trip in Las Vegas. The story explores themes of family, loss, and identity, with some mild references to crime and missing persons. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains light peril and emotional moments but no graphic content.