Dancing With an Alien
Mary Logue
Dancing With an Alien
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Logue
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of strange, metallic air fills the room as an alien boy from faraway stars steps onto Earth. He feels the soft grass beneath his feet and hears the hum of a world so different from his own. But can he find someone who will help save his home, or will loneliness follow him forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult science fiction novel follows a teenage alien boy sent to Earth to find women who can help repopulate his planet after a devastating plague wiped out all females. The story explores themes of teenage romance and social issues related to dating and relationships within a fantasy and sci-fi context. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, it includes mature themes around relationships but handles them in a speculative and thoughtful way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613623797
- Pages
- 134
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- July 2003
- Type
- Fiction