What reading level is Explorer?

Explorer by Katherine Rundell is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Explorer appropriate for?

Explorer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Explorer?

Explorer is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Explorer have any content warnings?

Explorer has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Explorer?

Explorer by Katherine Rundell is 336 pages.

Explorer

Katherine Rundell

Explorer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katherine Rundell

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 thick, humid air buzzes with the calls of unseen creatures as the jungle presses close all around. Suddenly, a plane crashes, and four kids find themselves stranded deep in the Amazon rainforest, completely alone. What secrets will they uncover as they journey through tangled vines and ancient ruins, hoping to find a way home?

Themes

Survival Adventure FriendshipExplorationRainforestFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows four children who must survive in the Amazon rainforest after a plane crash leaves them stranded. The story explores themes of survival, friendship, and adventure, with vivid descriptions of the natural environment. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril but no graphic content, making it a great choice for readers interested in exploration and resilience.

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

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

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

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Linda L. Revie

Level 6 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

336 pages

ISBN: 9781481419475
Pages: 336
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

SurvivalAmazon RiverExplorersRain ForestsBrazilAircraft Accidents

Places

BrazilAmazon River Region