What reading level is The Resistance?

The Resistance by Gemma Malley is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Resistance appropriate for?

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

What genre is The Resistance?

The Resistance is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Resistance have any content warnings?

The Resistance has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Social 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 Resistance?

The Resistance by Gemma Malley is 336 pages.

The Resistance

Gemma Malley

The Resistance

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gemma Malley

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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 growing up was forbidden and everyone around you was chasing the secret to eternal youth? In a future England, kids called 'Surpluses' must hide their true selves while a brave Underground member discovers dark secrets behind the endless search for Longevity. Can the truth be stopped before it’s too late?

Themes

Science FictionMystery Adventure Family Social Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a dystopian future England, this middle-grade science fiction novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and the ethical dilemmas of eternal youth. It follows a young member of an underground resistance who uncovers disturbing truths about a society reliant on a drug called Longevity. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril and thought-provoking social issues.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Social Issues

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

336 pages

ISBN: 9781599904597
Pages: 336
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: February 2, 2010
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

LiteratureScience Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & HorrorMysteries, Espionage, & DetectivesPeople & PlacesFamily LifeNew ExperiencesSocial IssuesScience Fiction & FantasyScience FictionTeens