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by Penguin Publishing

The 5th Wave · Book 1

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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

When mysterious waves of danger sweep across the world, a young hero must find courage and cleverness to survive and protect those she loves. Facing unexpected challenges, she discovers strength in friendship and hope in the darkest times. Adventure and suspense guide her journey through a world turned upside down.

Representation & Themes

AdventureSurvivalFriendshipComing of Age

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

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780142425831
Publisher
Penguin Books
Published
May 7, 2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

FictionExtraterrestrial beingsScience fictionSurvivalWarWar storiesYOUNG ADULT FICTIONAlien ContactSurvival StoriesDystopianYouth and warHuman-alien encountersSurvival skillsBrothers and sistersAction & AdventureJuvenile fictionMilitary occupationImaginary wars and battlesnyt:young-adult-paperback=2015-08-30New York Times bestsellerChildren's fictionExtraterrestrial beings, fictionSurvival, fictionWar, fictionLarge type booksAliensDystopiasThrillers (Children's / Teenage)Love & RomanceSuspensenyt:young-adult=2013-05-26New York Times reviewedZhang pian xiao shuoSpanish language materialsFin du mondeRoman pour la jeunesse

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