Last Thirteen
Phelan, James
Last Thirteen
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
4
by Phelan, James
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
Sam crouches low, heart pounding, as the ancient stone door begins to grind open. Traps snap shut just inches away, but the real challenge is still ahead. Can Sam find the final Dreamer before time runs out?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Sam on a thrilling quest to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple to find the last of the Dreamers. The story involves ancient traps and puzzles, offering excitement suitable for readers aged 9-12. Some suspenseful moments may create mild tension but remain appropriate for the target age group.
Why we rated Last Thirteen 11LP
Last Thirteen 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 Thirteen works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Last Thirteen as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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 Thirteen explores adventure, mystery, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 9781610672788
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Kane Miller
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction