What reading level is Lost in Outer Space?

Lost in Outer Space by Tod Olson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lost in Outer Space appropriate for?

Lost in Outer Space is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Lost in Outer Space?

Lost in Outer Space is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Lost in Outer Space have any content warnings?

Lost in Outer Space has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Lost in Outer Space?

Lost in Outer Space by Tod Olson is 227 pages.

Lost in Outer Space

Tod Olson

Lost in Outer Space

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Incredible Journey of Apollo 13

by Tod Olson

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 floating two hundred thousand miles from Earth and suddenly, your spaceship exploded? Imagine racing through space at three times the speed of sound, with power fading and oxygen leaking away. Could you make it back home alive?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Survival Historical

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade nonfiction book recounts the harrowing true story of the Apollo 13 mission, focusing on the astronauts' struggle to survive after a spacecraft explosion. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it includes photos and diagrams to enhance understanding. Parents should note the tense situations related to space disaster and survival, presented in a factual and accessible manner.