My Place in Space

Robin Hirst

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My Place in Space

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Hirst

Illustrated by Roland Harvey

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Henry Wilson doesn’t just know where he lives—he knows exactly where he is in the whole universe! When a curious bus driver asks for his address, Henry’s answer zooms from his house all the way to distant stars and galaxies. Discover how one boy’s big imagination can turn a simple question into a cosmic adventure that shows how vast and amazing space really is.

Themes

Science & Technology - AstronomyScience & Nature - AstronomyHumorFamily

Quick Assessment

My Place in Space uses humor and detailed illustrations to introduce children aged 9-12 to astronomy concepts in an engaging way. The story follows Henry as he explains his home address, expanding it humorously to include planets, stars, and galaxies, making science accessible and fun. This middle-grade fiction book is appropriate for classroom use or casual reading, with no content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780833592088
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Nonfiction

Subjects

Science & TechnologyAstronomyScience & NatureScience