Cover of It's not easy being bad

It's not easy being bad

by Cynthia Voigt

Bad Girls

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Two girls on the edge of popularity navigate the tricky world of seventh grade cliques, discovering along the way what it truly means to fit in and be themselves. Their journey challenges the idea that popularity is everything and highlights the value of genuine friendship.

Representation & Themes

PopularitySchoolsIndividualityFriendship

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0689824734
Pages
241
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
43,973

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Popularity -- Fiction.Schools -- Fiction.Individuality -- Fiction.Friendship -- Fiction.IndividualityPopularityFictionSchoolsFriendshipJuvenile fictionPopularity, fiction