Kacy and the space shuttle secret

Kahn, Sharon

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Kacy and the space shuttle secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kahn, Sharon

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if a simple school project could lead to a secret mission beyond the stars? Eleven-year-old Kacy's plan to send a houseplant into space sparks an adventure full of mystery and danger. But when a kidnapping threatens everything, can Kacy save the day and uncover the space shuttle secret?

Themes

AstronautsSpace ShuttlesKidnappingAdventureMystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows 11-year-old Kacy Holiday as her idea to send a houseplant into space leads to unexpected and thrilling events, including a kidnapping. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines themes of space exploration with suspenseful elements that are handled thoughtfully for this age group. Parents should note the presence of kidnapping as a plot point, which is portrayed without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Kidnapping Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
ISBN
157168025X
Pages
104
Publisher
Eakin Press
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AstronautsSpace ShuttlesKidnapping