Chaos
Lanie Bross
Chaos
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lanie Bross
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if time itself was unraveling, and only a brave group called the Free Radicals could stop it? Imagine teaming up with Lucas as he fights mysterious Unseen Ones trying to tear apart the world of Corinthe. But with secrets swirling around Jasmine and new dangers ahead, can they save their home before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Chaos follows Lucas and a group known as the Free Radicals as they battle supernatural forces threatening to disrupt time and endanger their city, Corinthe. The story blends elements of paranormal fiction and middle-grade romance, suitable for ages 9-12, with themes of fate and friendship. It contains mild fantasy peril but no intense content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in adventure and mystery.
Why we rated Chaos 11LE
Chaos is written at a Level 6 reading level across 291 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Chaos works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Chaos as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Chaos explores paranormal fiction, romance, adventure, friendship, and fate and fatalism — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about paranormal fiction, romance, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385742849
- Pages
- 291
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction