Revolution
Jenna Black
Revolution
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jenna Black
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
The sharp clang of metal echoes through the dark, damp tunnels of the Basement, where danger hides in every shadow. Nadia and Nate must navigate the grim, twisting streets of Paxco’s slums, hunted by a ruler who believes lies over truth. Trust is fragile, and every secret could be their last — but friendship might be their only hope.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Revolution is a middle-grade science fiction novel set in a dystopian world rife with political intrigue and conspiracy. It follows Nadia and Nate as they face threats from a power-hungry ruler while uncovering hidden truths. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains themes of friendship, loyalty, and navigating dangerous social environments, with mild peril present but no graphic content.
Why we rated Revolution 12ME
Revolution is written at a Level 7 reading level across 397 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revolution works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Revolution 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, Revolution explores friendship, science & nature, adventure, dystopias, and conspiracies — 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 friendship, science & nature, adventure.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780765333735
- Pages
- 397
- Publisher
- Tor Teen
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction