June
Parker, Daniel
June
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Parker, Daniel
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
Locusts swarm around the Visionaries as chaos erupts. The cruise ship Majestic cuts through rough seas, carrying the Chosen One who might change everything. But what will happen when the ship reaches shore?
Quick Assessment
June is a middle-grade supernatural fiction novel suited for readers ages 9 to 12. The story features themes of prophecy and adventure as a mysterious cruise ship approaches the United States amid ominous events. Parents should be aware of supernatural elements and mild suspense suitable for this age group.
Why we rated June 9LE
June is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 148 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, June works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate June 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, June explores supernatural, adventure, and mystery — 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 supernatural, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689818238
- Pages
- 148
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction