Rite of passage
Alexei Panshin
Rite of passage
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alexei Panshin
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
Mia Haveros is about to face the toughest test anyone has ever dared: surviving alone in a wild, dangerous colony world for an entire month. It’s not just about staying alive — it’s about discovering what true courage really means when the stakes are this high.
Quick Assessment
Set in the year 2198, this middle-grade science fiction novel follows Mia Haveros as she undergoes a demanding survival test on a hostile colony planet. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, self-discovery, and resilience in a futuristic setting with some intense moments of danger.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780839823360
- Pages
- 254
- Publisher
- Macmillan Reference USA
- Published
- June 1968
- Type
- Fiction