What reading level is Stung?

Stung by Bethany Wiggins is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stung appropriate for?

Stung is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

Stung is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Stung have any content warnings?

Stung has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stung?

Stung by Bethany Wiggins is 320 pages.

Stung

Bethany Wiggins

Stung

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bethany Wiggins

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 sting of an alien insect echoes in the quiet forest, its buzzing filling the air like a warning. Suddenly, everything changes—what was once safe becomes a battle for survival. Fear and hope collide as secrets about the sting unfold, and nothing will ever be the same.

Themes

Survival Science & Nature Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction novel explores the survival journey of a young protagonist after being stung by a mysterious alien insect. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles themes of danger, resilience, and discovery with moderate intensity. Parents should be aware of mild peril and suspenseful moments but no graphic content.