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Mindshadow

J. M. Dillard

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Mindshadow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by J. M. Dillard

Star Trek (Pocket Books)

Reading Level 6-7 11MP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Spock suffers a strange injury that dulls his mind, the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. Only by unlocking his unique abilities can he prevent the Romulans from seizing control and bringing chaos to all. Adventure and danger collide as Spock fights to regain his strength and save the galaxy.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Mindshadow 11MP

Mindshadow is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 252 pages (approximately 63,784 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mindshadow works for readers up to grade 8.2.

Read aloud, Mindshadow runs about 7.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Mindshadow as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Mindshadow explores adventure, science & nature, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

252 pages
63,784 words
7h 5m read-aloud
ISBN
0671704206
Pages
252
Publisher
Pocket Books
Published
1986
Type
Fiction
Word Count
63,784
Read-Aloud
~7h 5m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Star Trek fiction

Subjects

James T. KirkAmerican Science FictionLeonard McCoyEnterpriseStar Trek FictionSpace ExplorationSpace FlightTV Tie-insInterplanetary VoyagesSpace VehiclesAliensSpockHuman-alien EncountersAmnesiaStar TrekKirkJames T.