The Bad Guys

Aaron Blabey

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The Bad Guys

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Ann Howard Creel] [Jul-2007]

by Aaron Blabey

Bad Guys (Scholastic)

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Four unlikely friends—Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Piranha—team up to become heroes by rescuing all the dogs from the city pound. Their daring mission is full of fun and surprises as they try to prove that even the 'bad guys' can do good deeds. Join them on a wild adventure that shows how friendship and determination can change everything!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

137 pages
2,311 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545935166
Pages
137
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,311
Read-Aloud
~15 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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