What reading level is Hunger?

Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 770L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Hunger appropriate for?

Hunger is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Emotional: Mental Health, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Hunger?

Hunger is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Riders of the Apocalypse series.

Does Hunger have any content warnings?

Hunger has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Mental Health, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Hunger?

Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler is 177 pages (approximately 44,131 words).

Hunger

Jackie Morse Kessler

Hunger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jackie Morse Kessler

Riders of the Apocalypse

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th 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

At seventeen, Lisabeth battles anorexia while grappling with her new identity as Famine, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Despite her supernatural transformation, she struggles with feelings of worthlessness and a distorted self-image. This powerful tale explores the harsh realities of eating disorders and the fight for self-acceptance.

Themes

Coming of AgeMental HealthFantasy World-Building Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: mental health, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.