Pig City
Jonathan Mary-Todd
Pig City
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jonathan Mary-Todd
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
In a harsh new world, Malik, Beckley, Emma, and Wendell stay on the move to survive, but a fierce winter storm forces them to seek shelter in a welcoming community. As they settle in Des Moines, strange dangers lurk nearby, including a ruthless gang willing to do anything to feed their prized pigs. The group's survival depends on their courage and wits when human lives become the most valuable commodity in the city.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, survival, mild peril. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780761383284
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Darby Creek
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 14,637
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 38m
- Text Density
- Light Text