Cover of The bad kid

The bad kid

by Sarah Lariviere

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

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.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamiliesFriendshipHumorMystery

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

Details

ISBN
9781481435819
Pages
298
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
59,604

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

GangstersHumorous storiesFamiliesRacially mixed peopleMystery and detective storiesFriendshipFictionChildren's fictionGangs, fictionFamily, fictionFriendship, fictionRacially mixed people, fictionBrooklyn (new york, n.y.), fiction

Places

Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)