Isolation (Remnants, #07)
Katherine Applegate
Isolation (Remnants, #07)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katherine Applegate
The text is written at a 4th 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
Here’s a secret: the ship’s power source, called Mother, holds the key to a whole new Earth. But three groups are locked in a wild race to control it, and humans might be the underdogs in this battle. The biggest surprise? A showdown that will change everything, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction book follows multiple groups competing for control of a powerful ship and its energy source, known as Mother, as they attempt to create a new Earth. The story builds suspense with themes of teamwork, survival, and discovery, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note some tension and conflict as characters face high-stakes challenges, but the content remains appropriate for the target age group.
Why we rated Isolation (Remnants, #07) 9ME
Isolation (Remnants, #07) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 162 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Isolation (Remnants, #07) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Isolation (Remnants, #07) as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Isolation (Remnants, #07) explores science & nature, fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, fantasy world-building, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613503310
- Pages
- 162
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- August 2002
- Type
- Fiction