Bad Boy
by Diana Wieler
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th 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
A.J. Brandiosa takes on the role of the rebellious star player on his high school hockey team while navigating the surprises of his best friend's coming out. As senior year unfolds, he embarks on a personal journey to understand his own identity and feelings. This heartfelt story explores friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of growing up.
Representation & Themes
LGBTQ+ RepresentationFriendshipComing of AgeSportsFamily
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
Identity & Self-Discovery LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780385304153
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- February 1, 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 46,295
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Hockey storiesFriendshipHomosexualityFictionHockeyJuvenile fictionSexual behaviorYoung adultsChildren's fictionBoys, fictionBehavior, fiction