What reading level is Planet of the Apes #1?

Planet of the Apes #1 by John Whitman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Planet of the Apes #1 appropriate for?

Planet of the Apes #1 is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Planet of the Apes #1?

Planet of the Apes #1 is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Planet of the Apes #1 have any content warnings?

Planet of the Apes #1 has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Planet of the Apes #1?

Planet of the Apes #1 by John Whitman is 125 pages.

Planet of the Apes #1

John Whitman

Planet of the Apes #1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Force (Planet of the Apes, 1)

by John Whitman

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: a hidden virus once plunged the planet of the apes into darkness, and now it’s about to return. Ari, a brave ape torn between two worlds, is the only one who can uncover the truth. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Science FictionAdventure FriendshipLoyaltyFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction novel, set before the events of the Planet of the Apes movies, follows two young ape friends confronting a dangerous virus that threatens their world. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and cooperation between species, with some mild peril but no graphic content.