Survival
Julie E. Czerneda
Survival
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julie E. Czerneda
Species Imperative
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
After a sudden assault destroys her research station, Dr. Mackenzie Connor teams up with an alien archaeologist to flee to a distant world. Together, they race against time to uncover a way to stop a looming invasion that threatens Earth’s survival. Adventure and danger unfold as they navigate unfamiliar planets and face unknown enemies.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A 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
- 0756401801
- Pages
- 401
- Publisher
- DAW Hardcover
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 125,112
- Read-Aloud
- ~13h 54m
- Text Density
- Dense