Everything, Everything
by Nicola Yoon
2015
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 4.4 (4th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
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Genre
Themes
- first love
- freedom vs. safety
- identity
- family relationships
- illness and resilience
- risk-taking
- truth and secrets
- self-discovery
About this book
Maddy has a rare illness that keeps her sealed inside her house, where she watches the world from behind glass and fills her days with books, drawings, and online classes. When a boy named Olly moves in next door, their messages and window-to-window conversations spark a connection that makes Maddy question the limits she’s lived with her whole life. Told through short chapters, emails, charts, and sketches, this contemporary romance explores what it means to truly live. Ideal for teens who enjoy heartfelt, page-turning stories about love, choice, and independence.
Setting: contemporary suburban Los Angeles, mostly within a sealed home
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Everything, Everything right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Everything, Everything. The reading level is AR 4.4, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include first love, freedom vs. safety, identity.
How long does it take to read Everything, Everything?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Everything, Everything takes around 6.2h to finish. The book has 55,649 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Everything, Everything have an AR quiz?
Yes — Everything, Everything has an AR quiz available, worth 10 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Everything, Everything?
Everything, Everything has an AR reading level of 4.4, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.