What reading level is The Invasion?

The Invasion by Katherine Applegate is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Invasion appropriate for?

The Invasion is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is The Invasion?

The Invasion is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Invasion have any content warnings?

The Invasion has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). 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 Invasion?

The Invasion by Katherine Applegate is 240 pages.

The Invasion

Katherine Applegate

The Invasion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Animorphs Graphix #1

by Katherine Applegate

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The night air crackles with the eerie hum of a strange light slicing through the sky. Five friends stand frozen, senses tingling as something unknown descends upon their world. Suddenly, they discover they can become powerful creatures—can they protect humanity from a threat like no other?

Themes

AdventureAnimalsExtraterrestrial BeingsFriendship Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel adaptation of Katherine Applegate's popular sci-fi series follows five middle-grade friends who encounter an extraterrestrial threat and gain the ability to transform into fierce animals. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines adventure and fantasy with themes of teamwork and courage. The story contains mild peril and fantasy violence, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in action-packed, imaginative tales.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Light

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

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Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Katherine Applegate

Level 4 Moderate

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Details

Book Length

240 pages

ISBN: 9781338538090
Pages: 240
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 2020
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Animals_fictionAdventure And Adventurers_fictionExtraterrestrial Beings_fiction