Captain's Glory (Star Trek)
Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Captain's Glory (Star Trek)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Garfield Reeves-Stevens
The text is written at a 8th 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
Captain Kirk and Captain Picard race through the corridors of their starships as alarms blare all around them. An unstoppable enemy threatens not just one galaxy, but all life everywhere. Can these two heroes join forces before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction adventure features iconic characters Captain James T. Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard teaming up to face a galaxy-wide threat. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of teamwork, bravery, and high-stakes conflict, with some intense scenes of space battles and peril. Fans of Star Trek will appreciate the crossover appeal and exciting action.
Why we rated Captain's Glory (Star Trek) 12MP
Captain's Glory (Star Trek) is written at a Level 8 reading level across 404 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Captain's Glory (Star Trek) works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Captain's Glory (Star Trek) as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Captain's Glory (Star Trek) explores science fiction, adventure, friendship, teamwork, and space exploration — 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 science fiction, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal 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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780743539623
- Pages
- 404
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- August 22, 2006
- Type
- Fiction