What reading level is Earthwatch?

Earthwatch by David Boyd is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Earthwatch appropriate for?

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

What genre is Earthwatch?

Earthwatch is fiction — Science fiction.

Does Earthwatch have any content warnings?

Earthwatch has a HootRating of 9ME (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 Earthwatch?

Earthwatch by David Boyd is 124 pages.

Earthwatch

David Boyd

Earthwatch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Boyd

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if your Christmas getaway turned into a wild adventure in the wilderness? Wordsworth and Jessica find themselves stranded after a plane crash on Porcupine Mountain, where survival is only the beginning. Then they uncover aliens hiding inside the mountain—aliens with a secret that could save the Earth, but can they keep it safe from a shadowy government agency?

Themes

Mystery Adventure Survival Science & NatureEspionage

Quick Assessment

Earthwatch follows two kids stranded in the remote Canadian wilderness after a plane crash, where they encounter mysterious alien inhabitants with a critical message for humanity. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, this middle-grade novel blends survival challenges with elements of mystery and espionage, fostering excitement while encouraging problem-solving and resilience. Parents should note the story includes themes of danger and government pursuit but contains no graphic content.