Endgame

Chris Wooding

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Endgame

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Wooding

Reading Level 4-5 9MS 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

This is not just a story about war—it's about the power of friendship when the world feels like it's falling apart. Four friends face a ticking clock that could change everything they know. What will they fight for when everything is on the line?

Themes

Quick Assessment

Endgame is a middle-grade novel exploring themes of friendship and the looming threat of war. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses complex emotions as characters navigate changing relationships and tough choices. Parents should note the presence of war-related tension and themes of conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

158 pages
ISBN
9780439995337
Pages
158
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Cold War

Subjects

War & Military