Crash landing
Scott Seegert
Crash landing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Scott Seegert
Illustrated by Martin, John, 1963- illustrator
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if your new school was a space station filled with alien kids from all over the universe? Kelvin arrives just in time for the Galactic Get Down dance, but his secret about not being a Mega Supergenius could ruin everything. Can he save the day before the mad scientist and his army of Pinions take over?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade sci-fi adventure follows Kelvin, a new student at a floating space station junior high filled with alien classmates. The story combines humor, action, and themes of fitting in and honesty, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and fantastical elements within a lighthearted narrative.
Why we rated Crash landing 12LE
Crash landing is written at a Level 7 reading level across 318 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Crash landing works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Crash landing as 12LE ("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, Crash landing explores science & nature, friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780316315210
- Pages
- 318
- Publisher
- jimmy patterson
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction