War of the Worlds

H. G. Wells

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War of the Worlds

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by H. G. Wells

Campfire Classics

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

When the Martians find their home planet no longer livable, they launch a powerful invasion of Earth with their mysterious machines. Courage and quick thinking are needed to face the unexpected arrival from the stars. Adventure and suspense build as the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

72 pages
9,198 words
1h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
9789380028606
Pages
72
Publisher
Steerforth Press
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
9,198
Read-Aloud
~1h 1m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Imaginary Wars and BattlesSpace WarfareScience Fiction & FantasyDiseasesMartiansInvasionsClassic LiteratureOpen Library Staff PicksOpen_syllabus_projectEnglish Science FictionImaginary Wars and Battles in LiteratureMarsScience FictionSpace VehiclesEarthRomance InglesBritish and Irish FictionExaminationsVocabularySATEnglish LanguageStudy 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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