Survival

Julie E. Czerneda

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Survival

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie E. Czerneda

Species Imperative

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

Science & NatureAdventureHuman-alien EncountersSurvival

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

401 pages
125,112 words
13h 54m read-aloud
ISBN
0756401801
Pages
401
Publisher
DAW Hardcover
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
125,112
Read-Aloud
~13h 54m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Life on Other PlanetsHuman-alien Encounters