What reading level is Stacey and the bad girls?

Stacey and the bad girls by Ann M. Martin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stacey and the bad girls appropriate for?

Stacey and the bad girls is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Underage Drinking, Shoplifting.

What genre is Stacey and the bad girls?

Stacey and the bad girls is fiction — Babysitters.

Does Stacey and the bad girls have any content warnings?

Stacey and the bad girls has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Underage Drinking, Shoplifting. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stacey and the bad girls?

Stacey and the bad girls by Ann M. Martin is 139 pages.

Stacey and the bad girls

Ann M. Martin

Stacey and the bad girls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A VERY SCARY BOOK

by Ann M. Martin

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Stacey storms out of the club, heart pounding. She thought leaving meant freedom, but now her new 'friends' have plans that could get her into trouble. What will Stacey do when their summer fun turns risky?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Stacey as she navigates peer pressure and the challenges of friendship during summer break. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses themes of belonging, making choices, and the consequences of risky behavior like shoplifting and underage drinking. Parents should be aware of the portrayal of these issues, which are handled in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.