What reading level is Earthbound?

Earthbound by Aprilynne Pike is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Earthbound appropriate for?

Earthbound is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Earthbound?

Earthbound is fiction — Conspiracies.

Does Earthbound have any content warnings?

Earthbound has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Earthbound?

Earthbound by Aprilynne Pike is 384 pages.

Earthbound

Aprilynne Pike

Earthbound

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Aprilynne Pike

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The sharp scent of pine fills the air as Tavia stands alone on the forest floor, her heart pounding with secrets she can't quite grasp. Memories flutter like shadows, torn between the comforting voice of her best friend Benson and the mysterious boy who visits her dreams. Every whisper of the wind pulls her closer to a truth that could change everything she knows about love and fate.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilyLove & RomanceFantasy & MagicParanormalAdventure

Quick Assessment

Earthbound follows Tavia, a middle-grade protagonist grappling with the aftermath of a tragic plane crash that claimed her parents' lives. As she navigates complex emotions and unravels supernatural mysteries involving visions and secret pasts, the story explores themes of friendship, love, and identity suitable for ages 9-12. The book includes mild fantasy violence and emotional moments related to loss but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.