What reading level is Everest?

Everest by Gordon Korman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Everest appropriate for?

Everest is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional Conflict.

What genre is Everest?

Everest is fiction — Everest, Mount (China and Nepal).

Does Everest have any content warnings?

Everest has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Everest?

Everest by Gordon Korman is 154 pages.

Everest

Gordon Korman

Everest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Summit

by Gordon Korman

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

The biting wind howls around the icy mountain, stinging your cheeks and stealing your breath. Four kids press forward, hearts pounding, climbing higher where the air is thin and every step is a battle. But as the summit nears, danger isn’t just in the cold—it’s hiding among them.

Themes

Adventure FriendshipMountaineeringSurvivalTrust and Betrayal

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows four young climbers aiming to become the youngest to summit Everest, facing harsh weather, dwindling supplies, and unexpected sabotage. The story combines adventure with themes of teamwork, trust, and resilience, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the portrayal of physical and emotional challenges in extreme conditions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Emotional Conflict

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Blake A. Hoena

Level 4 Mild

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Details

Book Length

154 pages

ISBN: 9781613832745
Pages: 154
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Published: 2012
Type: Fiction

Genres

Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)

Subjects

Mountaineering ExpeditionsMountaineeringExpéditionsRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseMountaineering Expeditions in FictionMountaineersAdventure StoriesAlpinistesAlpinismeRoman D'aventuresAventuresRomansEverest, MontAdventure and AdventurersSurvivalChinaNepal

Places

Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)Everest, Mont (Chine et Népal)AsiaMount Everest