Ready Player One
A Novel
by Ernest Cline
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th 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
In a future where the real world is bleak, a vast virtual universe offers escape and adventure. When the mysterious creator of this digital realm leaves behind a challenging treasure hunt, a young hero jumps in, facing fierce competition and danger to claim the ultimate prize. This thrilling journey blends puzzles, friendship, and high-stakes action in a race that could change everything.
Representation & Themes
AdventureScience & NatureFriendshipComing of AgeFantasy World-BuildingRomance
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780307887443
- Pages
- 374
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
Regression (Civilization)UtopiasVirtual realityFictionPuzzlesFiction, science fiction, action & adventureFiction, dystopianShared virtual environmentsYOUNG ADULT FICTION / Computers & Digital MediaYOUNG ADULT FICTION / DystopianYOUNG ADULT FICTION / Media Tie-InYOUNG ADULT FICTION / Mysteries & Detective StoriesYOUNG ADULT FICTION / Science Fiction / Generalnyt:trade-fiction-paperback=2012-06-24New York Times bestsellerNew York Times reviewedGamingvideo gamescyberpunkscience fictionactionadventuredystopianFutureRealidad virtualFiccionRegresión (Civilización)Rompecabezas
People
Wade WattsJames Donovan HallidayNolan SorrentoArt3misAechRichard GarriottGary GygaxWil WheatonCory DoctorowGeorge LucasKevin SmithSteven Spielberg
Places
OhioUnited States