Hunger

Michael Grant

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Hunger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a Gone novel

by Michael Grant

Gone

Reading Level 4 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Trapped in a mysterious bubble with no adults and dwindling food, the kids must navigate a world where supernatural powers emerge and alliances crumble. As survival becomes desperate, a dark, ancient force stirs in the shadows, tempting and twisting the minds of the teens. Fear and chaos escalate, challenging who can be trusted when the hunger for power and survival takes over.

Themes

SupernaturalGood and EvilSurvivalHorrorComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety Survival
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

614 pages
133,597 words
14h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
9780061449062
Pages
614
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
133,597
Read-Aloud
~14h 51m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SupernaturalGood and EvilSurvivalHorror StoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy