Everworld
Katherine Applegate
Everworld
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Gateway to the Gods
by Katherine Applegate
EverWorld
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0590877666
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 34,896
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 53m
- Text Density
- Standard