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Everworld

Katherine Applegate

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Everworld

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Gateway to the Gods

by Katherine Applegate

EverWorld

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

David and his friends embark on an extraordinary journey where they encounter legendary gods from Greek mythology atop the mystical Mount Olympus in Everworld. Together, they navigate thrilling adventures that blend ancient myths with daring exploits. This tale invites readers to explore a world where myth and reality collide in exciting ways.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Everworld 9LP

Everworld is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages (approximately 34,896 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Everworld works for readers up to grade 6.8.

Read aloud, Everworld runs about 3.9 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Everworld as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Everworld explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
34,896 words
3h 53m read-aloud
ISBN
0590877666
Pages
176
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,896
Read-Aloud
~3h 53m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersFantasyOlympus, MountAdventure StoriesScience FictionEverworld

Places

Olympus, Mount (Greece)