Remnants

Katherine Applegate

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Remnants

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katherine Applegate

Remnants

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Centuries after a catastrophic asteroid strikes Earth, a group known as the Remnants awakens from a long sleep, eager to explore their old home. To make this dream come true, they must challenge a powerful agreement made with alien beings. Their journey is filled with mystery and the hope of reclaiming a lost world.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

138 pages
23,089 words
2h 34m read-aloud
ISBN
0590884948
Pages
138
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2003-01
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,089
Read-Aloud
~2h 34m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

AsteroidsCollisions With Earth