Endgame
Chris Wooding
Endgame
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Chris Wooding
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 — SocialReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439995337
- Pages
- 158
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction