On a sunbeam
Tillie Walden
On a sunbeam
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tillie Walden
The text is written at a 8th 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
She floats through the endless stars, chasing a memory that won’t let go. Suddenly, the silence breaks — someone gasps for air in the tight, dark ship. What will she do when the past and danger collide?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows a young woman navigating love and loss across the vastness of space. It explores themes of identity and relationships within a sci-fi setting. Suitable for teens 13 and up, it includes some intense moments like blood, breathing difficulties, and a claustrophobic scene, as well as misgendering incidents.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250178138
- Pages
- 546
- Publisher
- First Second Books
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Nonfiction