What reading level is Earthseed?

Earthseed by Pamela Sargent is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Earthseed appropriate for?

Earthseed is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Earthseed?

Earthseed is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Earthseed have any content warnings?

Earthseed has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Earthseed?

Earthseed by Pamela Sargent is 304 pages.

Earthseed

Pamela Sargent

Earthseed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pamela Sargent

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if the future of humanity depends on mastering the very instincts that once caused Earth's downfall? Imagine traveling to a brand-new planet, where every choice could mean survival or destruction. Can Zoheret and her friends overcome the challenges of a fresh start, or will history repeat itself?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Coming of AgeSocial IssuesSurvival

Quick Assessment

Earthseed by Pamela Sargent is a young adult science fiction novel that explores themes of survival, community, and personal growth as a group of survivors attempts to settle a new planet. Suitable for teens ages 13 and up, the story addresses social issues related to adolescence and the challenges of building a society from scratch. The content is appropriate for middle to late teens, with some complex themes about human nature and social dynamics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Identity & Self-Discovery

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

304 pages

ISBN: 9780765352873
Pages: 304
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: January 2, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Science FictionSocial IssuesAdolescenceFantasyAction & AdventureScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicSocial SituationsYoung Adult FictionSpace FlightSurvivalInterplanetary VoyagesSpace ShipsAdventure and Adventurers