Mindshadow
J. M. Dillard
Mindshadow
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J. M. Dillard
Star Trek (Pocket Books)
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 — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0671704206
- Pages
- 252
- Publisher
- Pocket Books
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 63,784
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 5m
- Text Density
- Dense