What reading level is Scan?

Scan by Walter Jury is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 830L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Scan appropriate for?

Scan is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

Scan is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Scan have any content warnings?

Scan has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Scan?

Scan by Walter Jury is 329 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Scan

Walter Jury

Scan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter Jury

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your dad left behind an invention so powerful that it could change everything? Tate Archer is running for his life, chased by secret agents and alien forces who want that invention at any cost. Can he protect his dad’s legacy before it falls into the wrong hands?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Family Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction adventure follows Tate Archer as he tries to protect his late father's mysterious invention from government agents and extraterrestrial threats. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines fast-paced action with themes of family bonds and bravery, without intense violence or mature content. Parents should note some mild peril and suspense but overall it is appropriate for this age group.

Why we rated Scan 10LE

Scan is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 830L across 329 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Scan works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Scan as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Scan explores science & nature, adventure, family, 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 science & nature, adventure, family.