What reading level is The dead and the gone?

The dead and the gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The dead and the gone appropriate for?

The dead and the gone is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The dead and the gone?

The dead and the gone is fiction — Asteroids.

Does The dead and the gone have any content warnings?

The dead and the gone has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The dead and the gone?

The dead and the gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer is 320 pages.

The dead and the gone

Susan Beth Pfeffer

The dead and the gone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if a meteor crashing into the moon changed Earth forever? Imagine the sky darkening and the weather turning wild while Alex tries to keep his little sisters safe in the heart of New York City. Can he protect his family when everything around them is falling apart?

Themes

Natural disastersSurvivalAsteroidsBrothers and sistersFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows seventeen-year-old Alex Morales as he navigates the aftermath of a catastrophic meteor impact on the moon, which triggers severe climate disasters on Earth. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of survival, family responsibility, and resilience in the face of natural disaster. Parents should note the intense situations and emotional challenges Alex faces while caring for his younger sisters alone.