Everwild

Neal Shusterman

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Everwild

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Neal Shusterman

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 you could get stuck between life and death, in a place called Everlost? Imagine trying to find your way back while friends risk everything to visit the world of the living. But can they all survive the dangers waiting for them on both sides?

Quick Assessment

Everwild is a young adult novel set in a limbo world called Everlost, where children who have died linger. The story explores themes of life, death, and friendship as characters navigate complex dangers in both Everlost and the living world. It is appropriate for teens aged 13-18, with some intense scenes involving peril and emotional challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

423 pages
ISBN
9781442426429
Pages
423
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionFuture LifeDeadFantasyDeathParanormal Fiction