The bad kid

Sarah Lariviere

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The bad kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Lariviere

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Eleven-year-old Claudeline dreams of stepping into her mobster grandfather's shoes in Brooklyn's Sunset Park. To do so, she must outsmart a tricky scammer and mend the bond with her loyal partner, Fingerless Brett. Together, they navigate friendship and mysteries in a neighborhood full of surprises.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

298 pages
59,604 words
6h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
9781481435819
Pages
298
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
59,604
Read-Aloud
~6h 37m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

GangstersHumorous StoriesFamiliesRacially Mixed PeopleMystery and Detective StoriesFriendshipGangsFamilyBrooklynN.y.)

Places

Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)