On a sunbeam

Tillie Walden

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On a sunbeam

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tillie Walden

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read
Chicago Public Library Best Teen Graphic Novels and Manga Hugo Award Finalist for Best Graphic Story Lambda Literary Award +6 more

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?

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Blood/Gore Mild Peril Claustrophobia Misgendering Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

546 pages
ISBN
9781250178138
Pages
546
Publisher
First Second Books
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Comics & Graphic NovelsYoung Adult FictionScience FictionLgbtqComic Books, StripsComics & Graphic Novels, GeneralTeenage GirlsBoarding Schools

Places

United States