Mutants in Orbit (Rifts/After the Bomb)

Kevin Siembieda

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Mutants in Orbit (Rifts/After the Bomb)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kevin Siembieda

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if Earth’s orbit was a wild frontier full of giant mutant insects and mysterious space stations? Imagine astronauts discovering strange robots and new kinds of Glitterboys on the Moon and Mars. What secrets will they uncover beyond the stars?

Quick Assessment

This book serves as a sourcebook for the Rifts and After the Bomb game settings, exploring Earth's orbit, the Moon, and Mars with imaginative mutant creatures, technology, and space adventures. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it blends science fiction and fantasy elements with some complex themes ideal for ages 9-12. Parents should note it contains fictional depictions of mutations and space combat scenarios.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9780916211486
Pages
112
Publisher
Palladium Books
Published
September 1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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