Lost Stars

Claudia Gray

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Lost Stars

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Claudia Gray

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 happens when childhood friends grow up to fight on opposite sides of a galactic war? Ciena Ree becomes an Imperial officer while Thane Kyrell joins the Rebel pilots, each caught between loyalty and friendship. Can their bond survive the battle for the galaxy's fate?

Quick Assessment

Lost Stars follows two friends who find themselves on opposite sides of the Star Wars conflict, exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and moral choices during war. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this novel contains science fiction action and complex themes about duty and identity. Parents should note the story involves wartime challenges but is appropriate for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

560 pages
ISBN
9781405277884
Pages
560
Publisher
Egmont Books, Limited
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Science FictionSpace WarfareMan-woman RelationshipsResistance to GovernmentHeroesInterpersonal RelationsMilitary CadetsCadetsRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseRésistance Au GouvernementGuerre SpatialeRelations Entre Hommes Et FemmesGovernment, Resistance toStar Wars FictionYoung Adult FictionRomans, Nouvelles, EtcRésistance Au GouvernementGuerre Des ÉtoilesRoman Pour Jeunes Adultes