Clones

John Whitman

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Clones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Whitman

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Tash Arranda freezes as she spots her parents—except they’re supposed to be gone forever. In the shadowy halls of an abandoned Rebel base on Dantooine, something isn’t right. Suddenly, the chilling figure of Darth Vader appears, and Tash knows danger is closing in fast.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade sci-fi adventure follows Tash Arranda as she confronts shocking secrets and faces dark threats on a remote planet. The story includes themes of family, loyalty, and bravery, with action-packed scenes and mild horror elements suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note some intense moments involving family conflict and villainous characters.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

124 pages
ISBN
9780553486414
Pages
124
Publisher
Skylark
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureHorrorFantasy & MagicScience Fiction