What reading level is Pretty crooked?

Pretty crooked by Elisa Ludwig is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Pretty crooked appropriate for?

Pretty crooked is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is Pretty crooked?

Pretty crooked is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Pretty crooked have any content warnings?

Pretty crooked has a HootRating of 12MS (Moderate — Social). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pretty crooked?

Pretty crooked by Elisa Ludwig is 360 pages.

Pretty crooked

Elisa Ludwig

Pretty crooked

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elisa Ludwig

Reading Level 7 12MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Willa is no ordinary new girl—she’s a secret Robin Hood at Valley Prep, stealing from the rich Glitterati to help the scholarship kids who face bullying every day. Breaking into lockers and fancy cars is tricky, but the biggest challenge might be Aidan Murphy, the school’s wild card who could either ruin her plan or become her greatest ally. Can Willa pull off her daring mission without getting caught or losing her heart?

Themes

WealthPreparatory schoolsStealingSchoolsSocial classesFriendship Adventure Humor

Quick Assessment

Pretty Crooked follows Willa, a middle schooler navigating the social divides at an elite preparatory school. She embarks on a secret mission to redistribute wealth by stealing from privileged students and helping scholarship kids who face bullying. The story tackles themes of social class and justice with humor and heart, appropriate for ages 9-12, with mild tension related to theft and school conflict.