the 5th wave
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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
Places
Mei guo