Cosmic chaos
C. M. Shelton
Cosmic chaos
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by C. M. Shelton
Illustrated by Cadence, Joley, illustrator
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The cold, dusty air of the moon stings Logan's lungs as he clutches his wrist remote, racing against time inside a robot's mysterious program. Strange glitches and a stubborn program named Amy pull him into a world where the past and future collide, and the fate of his missing mother hangs in the balance. Every moment counts as the moon’s lockdown draws near—can Logan solve the cosmic chaos before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
Set in a futuristic moon colony, this middle-grade science fiction novel follows Logan, a sickly boy who discovers a mysterious glitch in a robot program that might lead him back to Earth to find his missing mother. The story features themes of illness, technology, and adventure, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note mild tension related to illness and suspense, but the content remains age-appropriate and engaging.
Why we rated Cosmic chaos 11LE
Cosmic chaos is written at a Level 6 reading level across 212 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cosmic chaos works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Cosmic chaos as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Cosmic chaos explores science & nature, adventure, friendship, family, and fantasy world-building — 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 & nature, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781941720257
- Pages
- 212
- Publisher
- Ashberry Lane Publishing
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction