What reading level is Dust & decay?

Dust & decay by Jonathan Maberry is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Dust & decay appropriate for?

Dust & decay is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Fantasy Violence, Survival.

What genre is Dust & decay?

Dust & decay is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Rot & Ruin series.

Does Dust & decay have any content warnings?

Dust & decay has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Fantasy Violence, Survival. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dust & decay?

Dust & decay by Jonathan Maberry is 519 pages (approximately 115,900 words).

Dust & decay

Jonathan Maberry

Dust & decay

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jonathan Maberry

Rot & Ruin

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Half a year after a fierce clash with deadly zombies, Benny and Nix have trained hard to become skilled hunters alongside Benny's brother Tom. Together with their friends Lilah and Lou, they set off on a dangerous journey to find a safer life beyond their ruined world. But as threats rise and challenges mount, their survival will be tested like never before.

Themes

Survival AdventureBrotherhoodFriendship Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fantasy violence, survival. Written for readers ages 13+.