Cover of The Bad Ones

The Bad Ones

A Novel

by Melissa Albert

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When four people disappear mysteriously during one cold winter night, Nora is determined to find her missing best friend, Becca. As she deciphers secret messages and uncovers the town’s eerie past, Nora encounters a forgotten goddess tied to their childhood games and dark magic. This chilling tale explores the powerful bond of friendship, the blur between fantasy and reality, and the secrets lurking beneath the surface.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipMysteryFantasy World-BuildingComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mystery Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781250894915
Published
2025-02-25
Type
Fiction
Word Count
93,061

Genres

Young Adult Fiction