The last kids on Earth

Max Brallier

Cover of The last kids on Earth

The last kids on Earth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Max Brallier

The Last Kids on Earth · Book 1

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

When a monster invasion turns his town upside down, thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan teams up with his friends to take on the clever and creepy creature called Blarg. Together, they face wild adventures and thrilling battles to protect their world. It's a story full of courage, friendship, and monster-fighting fun!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

What's Next in The Last Kids on Earth?

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Level 5Mild

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780670016617
Pages
240
Publisher
Viking Books for Young Readers
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Lexile
650L

Genres

Subjects

SurvivalMonstersHumorous StoriesFriendship