What reading level is The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The War of the Worlds appropriate for?

The War of the Worlds is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds is fiction — Study Aids.

Does The War of the Worlds have any content warnings?

The War of the Worlds has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The War of the Worlds?

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells is 432 pages.

The War of the Worlds

H. G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Classic

by H. G. Wells

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

An alien invasion unlike any other will challenge everything you thought you knew about Earth. Martians with deadly machines arrive, changing the world forever—and only the bravest will survive. But why did they come, and can anyone stop them before it's too late?

Themes

Classic fictionScience & Nature Adventure Survival

Quick Assessment

This edition of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel 'The War of the Worlds' presents the full story of a Martian invasion on Earth, aimed at young adult readers ages 13 to 18. It is enhanced with SAT vocabulary support, including highlighted words, definitions, and pronunciation guides, making it both a literary and educational resource. The intense themes of alien invasion and survival are appropriate for mature teens, with some scenes depicting peril and destruction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

432 pages

ISBN: 9781419593284
Pages: 432
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Published: November 1, 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Study Aids

Subjects

Classic FictionExaminations & AssessmentEnglish LanguageSat & PsatWord ListsStudy AidsLanguage ArtsVocabulary & SpellingTest PreparationImaginary Wars and BattlesSpace WarfareScience Fiction & FantasyDiseasesMartiansInvasionsClassic LiteratureOpen Library Staff PicksOpen_syllabus_projectEnglish Science FictionImaginary Wars and Battles in LiteratureMarsScience FictionSpace VehiclesEarthRomance InglesBritish and Irish FictionExaminationsVocabularySATStudy GuidesLife on Other PlanetsWar StoriesExtraterrestrial BeingsOuter SpaceLiteratureEnglish LiteratureSeres ExtraterrestresFiccionGuerra EspacialHuman-alien EncountersComic Books, StripsWells, H. G., 1866-1946AdaptationsGraphic NovelsAladdinWarAdventure and AdventurersGuerras ImaginariasNovelaGuerraImaginary Wars and Battles--fictionSpace Warfare--fictionPr5774 .w3 2005dx823.912Long Now Manual for Civilization

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H. G. Wells (1866-1946)