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The Void of Mist and Thunder

by James Dashner

Simon and Schuster 2013

Great fit for 5th grade

Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14

5th grade English Juvenile Fiction
478
Pages
18
AR Points
13h
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Science Fiction

Themes

  • courage
  • friendship and teamwork
  • choices and consequences
  • responsibility and power
  • sacrifice
  • good vs. evil
  • identity
  • hope in the face of chaos

About this book

In the explosive finale of The 13th Reality series, a ravenous void from the fourth dimension threatens to swallow every world. Tick and the Realitants race across parallel realities while Master George considers using the dangerous Karma Button—an invention that could save everything or end it all. Fast-paced action, clever puzzles, and humor keep pages turning as the heroes confront massive stakes without heavy scares. Perfect for strong middle-grade readers who enjoy multiverse adventures and big questions about power and responsibility.

Setting: Contemporary multiverse—parallel Earths known as the Thirteen Realities and the mysterious Fourth Dimension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Void of Mist and Thunder right for my child?

Yes — The Void of Mist and Thunder is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.3, 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 courage, friendship and teamwork, choices and consequences.

How long does it take to read The Void of Mist and Thunder?

At a typical 5th grade reading pace, The Void of Mist and Thunder takes around 13h to finish. The book has 128,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does The Void of Mist and Thunder have an AR quiz?

Yes — The Void of Mist and Thunder has an AR quiz available, worth 18 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 The Void of Mist and Thunder?

The Void of Mist and Thunder has an AR reading level of 5.3, 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.