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Arata Kanoh

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

another side: earthbound

by Arata Kanoh

Illustrated by Asahikawa, Hiyori, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Here's a secret: Mitsuha and Taki’s incredible story is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Their lives are connected to many others in the mountain village of Itomori, each with their own story to tell. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

FantasyRole reversalHigh schoolsSchoolsFriendshipFamilyCommunity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel expands on the story of Mitsuha and Taki by exploring the perspectives of other characters in the village of Itomori. It delves into themes of community, connection, and the impact of extraordinary events on everyday lives. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it includes some complex themes but is suitable for readers interested in role reversal and fantasy.

Why we rated Your name 9LE

Your name is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 184 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Your name works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Your name as 9LE ("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, Your name explores fantasy, role reversal, high schools, schools, and friendship — 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 fantasy, role reversal, high schools.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

184 pages
ISBN
9780316473118
Pages
184
Publisher
Yen On
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FantasyRole ReversalHigh SchoolsSchoolsFantasy Fiction