Zombie Apocalypse Running Club

Carrie Mac

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Zombie Apocalypse Running Club

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carrie Mac

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Eira and Soren burst through the overgrown streets, hearts pounding as zombies shuffle just behind them. Their survivalist training isn’t enough—Racer, their fastest friend, pushes them harder than ever. Will their legs hold out when the monsters are closing in?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows queer twins Eira and Soren who flee their survivalist home after a zombie outbreak. They face challenges including loss, abandonment, and child abuse themes, alongside action-packed survival and friendship. Suitable for ages 9-12, parents should note the presence of animal deaths and some intense emotional moments.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Content Flags

Animal Death Child Abuse Abandonment
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

305 pages
ISBN
9781524771041
Pages
305
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Published
2024
Type
Fiction

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