What reading level is Last star burning?

Last star burning by Caitlin Sangster is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 830L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Last star burning appropriate for?

Last star burning is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Last star burning?

Last star burning is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Last star burning have any content warnings?

Last star burning has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Last star burning?

Last star burning by Caitlin Sangster is 396 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Last star burning

Caitlin Sangster

Last star burning

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caitlin Sangster

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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 you were blamed for something you didn’t do and had to run for your life? Sev is just 17 when she’s chased from everything familiar, trying to survive in a world full of danger and secrets. But escaping might be only the start of a much bigger fight.

Themes

FantasyFugitives from justiceEpidemicsSurvival Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows 17-year-old Sev, who must flee her home to avoid wrongful execution. The story explores themes of survival, justice, and resilience, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12 who enjoy adventurous and suspenseful narratives. Parents should note the presence of peril and tense situations related to fugitives and epidemics, handled in an age-appropriate way.

Why we rated Last star burning 10ME

Last star burning is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 830L across 396 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Last star burning works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Last star burning as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Last star burning explores fantasy, fugitives from justice, epidemics, survival, and adventure — 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 fantasy, fugitives from justice, epidemics.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.