When bad things happen to bad people

Cynthia Voigt

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When bad things happen to bad people

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cynthia Voigt

Bad Girls

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Mikey and Margalo start their freshman year determined to navigate the ups and downs of high school life. When they uncover cheating and theft linked to their tennis team, they must find clever ways to stand up for fairness and friendship. Their journey shows how courage and teamwork can make a difference in challenging times.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include bullying, mild peril. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

456 pages
99,764 words
11h 5m read-aloud
ISBN
0689824742
Pages
456
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
99,764
Lexile
810L
Read-Aloud
~11h 5m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

High SchoolsSchoolsBulliesTennisSportsCorrupt Practices