What reading level is The softwire?

The softwire by PJ Haarsma is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The softwire appropriate for?

The softwire is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5).

What genre is The softwire?

The softwire is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The softwire have any content warnings?

The softwire has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The softwire?

The softwire by PJ Haarsma is 262 pages.

The softwire

PJ Haarsma

The softwire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Virus on Orbis 1

by PJ Haarsma

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

What if you landed on a new planet filled with other kids who have no home? Johnny and his sister arrive on Orbis, a world for orphans, but Johnny discovers something no one else has—a secret power to talk to computers. How will this gift change his life and the fate of everyone around him?

Themes

Science fictionOrphansComputersAdventure Family

Quick Assessment

The Softwire follows twelve-year-old Johnny as he and his sister arrive on Orbis, a planet inhabited by orphans. Johnny's unique ability to communicate with computers sets him apart and drives the story through a science fiction adventure suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The book explores themes of belonging, technology, and resilience without intense or frightening content.