What reading level is The Bakersville Dozen?

The Bakersville Dozen by Kristina McBride is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Bakersville Dozen appropriate for?

The Bakersville Dozen is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Kidnapping, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Bakersville Dozen?

The Bakersville Dozen is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Bakersville Dozen have any content warnings?

The Bakersville Dozen has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Kidnapping, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Bakersville Dozen?

The Bakersville Dozen by Kristina McBride is 304 pages.

The Bakersville Dozen

Kristina McBride

The Bakersville Dozen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kristina McBride

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Bailey’s locker clicks open to reveal a mysterious note: a scavenger hunt with deadly rules. She races through town, heart pounding, when suddenly she stumbles upon the first missing girl’s secret—and a chilling envelope that changes everything. Who can she trust when the clock is ticking and the danger is closer than ever?

Themes

Mystery Adventure FriendshipSocial CustomsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a small town shaken by a series of disappearances linked to a viral scandal, this middle-grade thriller follows Bailey as she navigates a dangerous scavenger hunt with life-or-death stakes. The story includes themes of kidnapping, mystery, and social pressure, and contains suspenseful moments that may be intense for younger readers. Recommended for ages 9-12, with mature themes handled within a thrilling narrative.