What reading level is Trash?

Trash by Andy Mulligan is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Trash appropriate for?

Trash is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MS (Moderate — Social).

Trash is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Trash have any content warnings?

Trash has a HootRating of 11MS (Moderate — Social). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Trash?

Trash by Andy Mulligan is 224 pages.

Trash

Andy Mulligan

Trash

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andy Mulligan

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Raphael dives into a mountain of steaming trash, searching for something that could change everything. Suddenly, a small leather bag slips into his hands—a bag full of secrets and hope. But the police are closing in, and now Raphael and his friends must run for their lives, chasing the truth before it's too late.

Themes

Mystery Adventure FriendshipPovertyPolitical Corruption

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Raphael, a boy living and working on a dumpsite, who discovers a mysterious leather bag containing important clues. Along with his friends, he faces danger while uncovering a political corruption scandal. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book addresses themes of poverty and social injustice with some peril and suspense, but it is handled in an age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social

Emotional

Moderate

Physical

Moderate

Social

Moderate ←

Thematic

Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9781409098119
Pages: 224
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2010
Type: Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesPovertyRefuse and Refuse DisposalPolitical CorruptionManual ScavengersStreet Children12+ Years; Fiction; Ordinary Printed Book Format; Non-character; Non Tie-inFiction 11+General FictionEnfants De La RueRomans, Nouvelles