Destination Unknown (Remnants)
Katherine Applegate
Destination Unknown (Remnants)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katherine Applegate
The text is written at a 4th 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
Here’s a secret: after the world ended, just 80 people were chosen to survive and travel far away. They’ve just woken up after 500 years, but no one knows if this new place is real, a dream, or something else entirely. And that mystery is only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction and fantasy novel follows a small group of survivors who awaken centuries after Earth’s end to find themselves in an uncertain new world. It explores themes of survival, identity, and hope, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains mild suspense and questions about reality but avoids graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439979405
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Scholastic Point
- Published
- Apr 30, 2002
- Type
- Fiction