Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more)
by Rick Riordan, Tan, Ray Bradbury, Tom Angleberger, Neal Shusterman, Rebecca Stead
HarperCollins UK 2013
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- exploration
- friendship
- courage
- identity
- imagination
- technology vs. humanity
- survival
- humor
About this book
This collection gathers ten sci‑fi and fantasy short stories from bestselling and award‑winning authors, including Rick Riordan, Rebecca Stead, Neal Shusterman, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury, and Shaun Tan. Each fast, twisty tale whisks readers to strange planets, alternate futures, and imaginative what‑ifs. The variety of voices, humor, and action make it a great pick for middle‑grade readers and for sampling new authors. Short lengths and high stakes keep even reluctant readers turning the pages.
Setting: various futuristic and fantastical worlds; contemporary settings with speculative twists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more) right for my child?
Yes — Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.1, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include exploration, friendship, courage.
How long does it take to read Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more) takes around 5.9h to finish. The book has 58,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more) has an AR quiz available, worth 8 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 Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more)?
Other Worlds (feat. stories by Rick Riordan, Shaun Tan, Tom Angleberger, Ray Bradbury and more) has an AR reading level of 5.1, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.