What reading level is Those that wake?

Those that wake by Jesse Karp is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 880L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Those that wake appropriate for?

Those that wake is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Those that wake?

Those that wake is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Those that wake have any content warnings?

Those that wake has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Those that wake?

Those that wake by Jesse Karp is 329 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Those that wake

Jesse Karp

Those that wake

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jesse Karp

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

The sharp crackle of static fills the air, like the world itself is fraying at the edges. Mal and Laura feel the strange silence where their families should be—no memories, no traces, just empty spaces in everyone’s minds. As they step deeper into this tangled mystery, the weight of being forgotten settles heavy on their hearts.

Themes

Science & Nature FamilyMemoryAdventureScience fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a futuristic society where consumerism spirals out of control, this middle-grade science fiction novel follows siblings Mal and Laura as they try to find their families, who seem to have been erased from everyone’s memories. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of memory, family bonds, and the impact of societal change. Parents should note the story involves some mild tension and identity challenges but is appropriate for middle-grade readers.

Why we rated Those that wake 10LE

Those that wake is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 880L across 329 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Those that wake works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Those that wake as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Those that wake explores science & nature, family, memory, adventure, and science fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, family, memory.