What reading level is The Vandals?

The Vandals by John Vikara is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Vandals appropriate for?

The Vandals is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Divorce & Family Change.

What genre is The Vandals?

The Vandals is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Vandals have any content warnings?

The Vandals has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Vandals?

The Vandals by John Vikara is 296 pages.

The Vandals

John Vikara

The Vandals

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Vikara

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you could step back into the 1950s, where a group of kids on the edge of childhood formed a gang called The Vandals? Imagine the roar of hot rods, the beat of new rock and roll music, and the challenges they face as they battle rival gangs to claim their place. But will their friendships and dreams survive when old rivalries and secrets come crashing down?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Adventure HistoricalMusic & CultureIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

The Vandals is a middle-grade novel set in the 1950s that explores the lives of a group of neighborhood kids forming a street club amid the rise of rock and roll culture. The story covers themes of identity, friendship, family struggles, and conflict with rival gangs, providing a nostalgic yet realistic look at youth rebellion. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild conflict and some emotional challenges but no graphic content.