The 5th Wave cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 4.6
Points 17.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 116991
Points per Word 0.000145
Page Count 631
Points per Page 0.026941
Series 5th Wave

Description

Cassie Sullivan is one of the few human survivors after multiple waves of alien invasions have devastated Earth. When her younger brother is taken by the military, Cassie sets out to rescue him, teaming up with a mysterious boy who may or may not be one of the alien invaders. The story follows her journey through a post-apocalyptic world where the invaders now look human and the only rule is to trust no one.

Quick Summary

Aliens have invaded Earth in four devastating waves, and now 16-year-old Cassie Sullivan must navigate a world where anyone could be infected, including the boy she's falling for. Kids will devour the heart-pounding survival story where nothing is as it seems, the tension of not knowing who to trust keeps pages turning, and the forbidden romance adds emotional stakes to an already gripping apocalypse. If your kid likes The Hunger Games or Divergent, they'll tear through this intense YA thriller that delivers non-stop action with real emotional depth. Perfect for teens in grades 10 through 12 who want a dark, suspenseful adventure with a heroine worth rooting for.