What reading level is Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien)?

Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien) by Bruce Coville is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien) appropriate for?

Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien)?

Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien) is fiction.

Does Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien) have any content warnings?

Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien) has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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.

Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien)

Bruce Coville

Farewell to Earth (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Coville

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Pleskit Meenom vanishes just as rumors swirl about a terrible event at the alien embassy. Tim, Rafaella, and even Tim's old rival Jordan must race against time to unravel the mystery. But will their unlikely alliance be enough to save the mission—and Earth itself?

Themes

Humor FriendshipSchool & EducationScience FictionAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction book follows Pleskit Meenom and his human friends as they confront mysterious events threatening the alien mission on Earth. The story blends humor with adventure, making it suitable for ages 9 to 12. It includes themes of friendship, teamwork, and school life, with no intense content concerns.