Cover of The bad apple

The bad apple

by T. R. Burns

Merits of Mischief

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

This lively collection of poems explores a wide range of topics, from the everyday wonders of nature to complex social issues around the world. With humor and heart, the verses invite readers to see meaning in unexpected places and reflect on diverse experiences. Each poem offers a fresh perspective on life’s challenges and surprises.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalHumorSocial JusticePoetry

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

Social Issues Cultural Conflict Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9781442440296
Pages
354
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
59,733
Lexile
720L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Humorous storiesJUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / New ExperienceJUVENILE FICTION / Humorous StoriesTricksFictionJUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / GeneralBehaviorBoarding schoolsSchoolsHuman behaviorJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionBehavior, fictionSchools, fiction