What reading level is How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming?

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming appropriate for?

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming?

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming is nonfiction.

Does How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming have any content warnings?

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming?

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown is 288 pages (approximately 81,813 words).

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming

Mike Brown

How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mike Brown

Reading Level 7-8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the thrilling journey of an astronomer whose quest to find a new planet challenges the way we understand our solar system. Follow the story of Eris, a distant world that sparked a cosmic debate and changed Pluto's place among the planets forever. This captivating tale blends science and discovery to reveal how our cosmic neighborhood is more surprising than ever.

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Historical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.