Across a Field of Starlight : (a Graphic Novel)
Blue Delliquanti
Across a Field of Starlight : (a Graphic Novel)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
(A Graphic Novel)
by Blue Delliquanti
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Fassen’s spaceship crashes on a mysterious planet where Lu’s peaceful community lives in secret. As danger from a growing empire closes in, their secret friendship sparks a daring plan. But when the empire strikes, will their reunion bring hope or heartbreak?
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows two non-binary characters from vastly different worlds who forge a secret friendship amid a sprawling sci-fi conflict. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of identity, friendship, and the impact of war with beautiful illustrations and thoughtful storytelling. Parents should note the presence of war and conflict as they evaluate its appropriateness.
Why we rated Across a Field of Starlight : (a Graphic Novel) 12ME
Across a Field of Starlight : (a Graphic Novel) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 353 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Across a Field of Starlight : (a Graphic Novel) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Across a Field of Starlight : (a Graphic Novel) as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: War & Conflict.
Thematically, Across a Field of Starlight : (a Graphic Novel) explores friendship, romance, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and lgbtq+ representation — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, romance, science & nature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780593124130
- Pages
- 353
- Publisher
- Random House Graphic
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Nonfiction