Good Omens cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.8
Points 17.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 106936
Points per Word 0.000159
Page Count 432
Points per Page 0.039352

Description

When Agnes Nutter predicts that the end of the world is days away, the demon Crowley and his angel friend, Aziraphale, team up to save humankind. The co-author is Terry Pratchett.

Quick Summary

When Agnes Nutter predicts that the end of the world is just days away, the unlikely duo of demon Crowley and angel Aziraphale must team up to save humankind from the impending apocalypse. The novel explores themes of friendship between opposing forces, the bureaucratic workings of heaven and hell, and questions about fate versus free will. If your kid likes Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" with its witty humor and satirical take on the universe, they'll love this similar blend of comedy and cosmic stakes. This book is perfect for teens in 9th-12th grade with a reading level around 5.8 who appreciate clever, irreverent storytelling that deals with weighty themes while never taking itself too seriously.