What reading level is The arrival?

The arrival by Katherine Applegate is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The arrival appropriate for?

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

What genre is The arrival?

The arrival is fiction — Children's stories.

Does The arrival have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is The arrival?

The arrival by Katherine Applegate is 145 pages.

The arrival

Katherine Applegate

The arrival

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katherine Applegate

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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 Andalites have landed, but only four of them—and their mission is to take down Visser Three. Ax sneaks aboard the Andalite ship, racing against time to uncover a secret that could change everything. What will he discover—and can he trust his own people?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Science & Nature Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction novel follows the Animorphs as they face new challenges when a small group of Andalites arrive on Earth with a secret mission. The story explores themes of loyalty, trust, and difficult choices, with some suspenseful moments and mild peril appropriate for ages 9 to 12. Parents should be aware of moderate tension related to conflict and moral dilemmas.