Wicked

Sara Shepard

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Wicked

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sara Shepard

Pretty Little Liars

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

In the seemingly perfect town of Rosewood, four friends struggle to leave their troubled pasts behind, but old secrets refuse to stay buried. As they navigate tricky friendships, risky choices, and new romances, the girls find themselves drawn back into a world of mystery and danger. Trust is fragile, and someone is always lurking, ready to expose the truth.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, fear & anxiety, romantic content. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Romantic Content Mild Peril Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

310 pages
71,152 words
7h 54m read-aloud
ISBN
9780061566073
Pages
310
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
71,152
Read-Aloud
~7h 54m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Conduct of LifeHigh SchoolsSecrecyFriendshipSecretsSchoolsMystery and Detective StoriesRomanceYoung Adult FictionBehaviorPennsylvania