Last Thirteen

Phelan, James

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Last Thirteen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

12

by Phelan, James

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

Sam races through the crowded streets of Cairo, heart pounding as shadows close in around him. The prophecy whispers in his mind—he's one of the last 13 Dreamers, destined to face Solaris in a battle that could change everything. But who is friend, and who is foe, when every step could be his last?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Sam, a boy thrust into a dangerous quest to find the last 13 Dreamers and confront a dark force named Solaris. The story features global settings and themes of trust and bravery, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should be aware of suspenseful moments and mild peril as Sam navigates his new, challenging reality.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

185 pages
ISBN
9781610672627
Pages
185
Publisher
Kane Miller
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AdolescenceScience Fiction