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Deceptions: Starfleet Academy #14

Bobbi J. G. Weiss

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Deceptions: Starfleet Academy #14

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Star Trek: The Next Generation

by Bobbi J. G. Weiss

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 an unbeatable weapon threatens the peace of the galaxy? Data faces challenges that test his courage and intelligence aboard Starfleet Academy. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction novel follows Data as he navigates challenges at Starfleet Academy, confronting an ultimate weapon that endangers the galaxy. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, problem-solving, and emotional growth within a space exploration setting.

Why we rated Deceptions: Starfleet Academy #14 9LE

Deceptions: Starfleet Academy #14 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 117 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Deceptions: Starfleet Academy #14 works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Deceptions: Starfleet Academy #14 as 9LE ("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, Deceptions: Starfleet Academy #14 explores science & nature, adventure, emotions, outer space, and friendship — 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, emotions.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

117 pages
ISBN
9780671017231
Pages
117
Publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionEmotionsOuter SpaceExplorationScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicData

Places

Outer space