What reading level is On the edge of gone?

On the edge of gone by Corinne Duyvis is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 640L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is On the edge of gone appropriate for?

On the edge of gone is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is On the edge of gone?

On the edge of gone is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does On the edge of gone have any content warnings?

On the edge of gone has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is On the edge of gone?

On the edge of gone by Corinne Duyvis is 456 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

On the edge of gone

Corinne Duyvis

On the edge of gone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Corinne Duyvis

Reading Level 3-4 8ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The air buzzes with the distant roar of the comet, shaking windows and stirring the city streets. Denise feels the rough texture of her backpack straps as she races through Amsterdam, searching for her sister while the world around her teeters on the edge of disaster. With every heartbeat, hope and fear collide in a race against time.

Themes

Science & Nature Survival Family Neurodivergent Characters Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set in a near-future Amsterdam facing an imminent comet impact, this science fiction story follows Denise, a sixteen-year-old autistic girl, as she navigates the chaos to find her missing sister and ensure her mother's safety. The book explores themes of survival, family dynamics, and neurodiversity, suitable for early readers aged 5-8 with a reading level around grade 3.5. It offers thoughtful representation of autism and addresses emotional resilience in a high-stakes situation.

Why we rated On the edge of gone 8ME

On the edge of gone is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 640L across 456 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, On the edge of gone works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate On the edge of gone as 8ME ("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 — 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, On the edge of gone explores science & nature, survival, family, neurodivergent characters, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, survival, family.

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.