Xenocide

Orson Scott Card

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Xenocide

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Orson Scott Card

Ender

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

When a mysterious virus essential to an alien species' growth threatens to spread beyond their world, powerful forces decide to take drastic action. The fate of a distant planet hangs in the balance as characters grapple with impossible choices and the survival of many.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

179,484 words
19h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
0606121196
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
1992-08-01
Type
Fiction
Word Count
179,484
Read-Aloud
~19h 57m

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