Push
Eve Silver
Push
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eve Silver
The text is written at a 7th 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 the game you play isn't just for fun—but for survival? Imagine being pulled into a world where aliens are real and every move could save or end a life. When the rules suddenly change during the Halloween dance, Miki must fight to protect everyone she loves, but can she push through before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
Push is the second book in Eve Silver's Game trilogy, blending science fiction, action, and romance for middle-grade readers. It follows Miki as she navigates an alternate reality where battling aliens is a matter of life and death, with changing rules that threaten those close to her. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage under pressure.
Why we rated Push 12ME
Push is written at a Level 7 reading level across 341 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Push works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Push as 12ME ("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, Push explores adventure, science & nature, friendship, romance, and fantasy world-building — 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 adventure, science & nature, friendship.
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
12ME — 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
- 9780062192219
- Pages
- 341
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction