What reading level is The tipping point?

The tipping point by Malcolm Gladwell is at a Level 9-10 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The tipping point appropriate for?

The tipping point is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The tipping point?

The tipping point is nonfiction.

Does The tipping point have any content warnings?

The tipping point has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). 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 tipping point?

The tipping point by Malcolm Gladwell is 301 pages (approximately 77,712 words).

The tipping point

Malcolm Gladwell

The tipping point

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

by Malcolm Gladwell

Reading Level 9-10 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the moment when small actions spark huge changes as ideas and trends suddenly catch fire and sweep through communities. Explore the hidden forces and surprising triggers behind social shifts that shape our world in unexpected ways. Dive into a captivating look at how behavior spreads and transforms society.

Themes

Social PsychologyContagion (Social psychology)CausationContext Effects (Psychology)Social Change

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

301 pages

77,712 words

8h 38m read-aloud

ISBN: 9780316346627
Pages: 301
Publisher: Findaway World
Published: 2000
Type: Nonfiction
Word Count: 77,712
Read-Aloud: ~8h 38m
Text Density: Dense

Subjects

Social PsychologyContagionCausationContext EffectsBusinessNonfictionCausalityErfolgProduktPsychologie SocialeEffets De ContexteContagion SocialePublic OpinionCausalitéSocial AdjustmentSociale ProcessenVernieuwingContexteLarge Type BooksBusiness & EconomicsPsychologySocial BehaviorDiffusion of InnovationLeadershipMarketingGroup ProcessesPsychology, SocialHm1033 .g53 2002Hm 1033 G543t 2002302