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Last plane from Uli.

Charles Kearey

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Last plane from Uli.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charles Kearey

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 you had to catch the very last plane out of a place filled with danger and uncertainty? Imagine the sky buzzing with tension as every second counts, and the stakes keep climbing higher and higher. Could you make it before it's too late?

Themes

Quick Assessment

Last Plane from Uli is an engaging middle-grade novel set against a backdrop of suspense and adventure. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it explores themes of courage and quick thinking in challenging situations. Parents should note the story includes moments of tension but no graphic content.

Why we rated Last plane from Uli. 11LE

Last plane from Uli. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Last plane from Uli. works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Last plane from Uli. as 11LE ("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, Last plane from Uli. explores adventure, suspense, 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 adventure, suspense, friendship.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
0030013968
Pages
224
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Published
1972
Type
Fiction

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