Invaded

Melissa Landers

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Invaded

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

an Alienated novel

by Melissa Landers

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

What if you had to start a new school on a strange planet full of alien clones who don’t want you there? Cara is trying to find her place on L'eihr while her boyfriend Aelyx works to fix the fragile friendship between their worlds. But when secrets and dangers start to surface, will their dream of a shared future survive?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction novel follows Cara and Aelyx, two teens from different planets navigating cultural clashes and political tensions. It explores themes of identity, diplomacy, and environmental crisis suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note mild peril and complex social issues related to interplanetary relations and survival.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Political Tension
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

356 pages
ISBN
9781423169499
Pages
356
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Lexile
810L

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionStudent Exchange ProgramsLoveExtraterrestrial BeingsFantasy & MagicLove & RomanceAction & Adventure