The survivor

James Herbert

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The survivor

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Herbert

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Smoke curls through the cold night air, carrying the sharp scent of burnt metal and fear. Amid the wreckage of a terrible crash, one man walks away, haunted by questions no one else dares to ask. What secret lingers beneath the silent graves, waiting to be uncovered?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror novel follows Keller, the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash, as he seeks to understand why he lived while others perished. The story delves into themes of survival, mystery, and confronting unsettling truths. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains suspenseful and eerie elements typical of the horror genre but avoids graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

206 pages
ISBN
0450030679
Pages
206
Publisher
New English Library
Published
1976
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Literature & FictionGenre FictionHorrorHorror FictionFiction in EnglishAircraft AccidentsSurvival