Clyde Tombaugh and the search for planet X

Margaret K. Wetterer

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Clyde Tombaugh and the search for planet X

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret K. Wetterer

On My Own Books

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Follow the journey of a curious farm boy whose love for the stars leads him to discover a new planet! See how determination and wonder can turn dreams into amazing discoveries in space.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
1,641 words
11m read-aloud
ISBN
0876148933
Pages
48
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,641
Read-Aloud
~11 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Tombaugh, Clyde William, 1906-AstronomersUnited StatesPluto