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Planet Blood Volume 7 (Planet Blood)

Tae-hyung Kim

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Planet Blood Volume 7 (Planet Blood)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tae-hyung Kim

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Engines roar and lasers flash as the Moon and Mars colonies clash in a fierce battle for Earth’s future. Suddenly, a pilot’s world shifts—he’s no longer in space but in a strange land that looks like Earth’s Middle Ages. What secrets will this new world reveal, and can he find a way back?

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel follows a young pilot caught in a war between lunar and Martian colonies over control of Earth after a devastating global conflict. Transported unexpectedly to a medieval-like world, the story blends action, sci-fi, and fantasy elements suitable for middle-grade readers. It contains intense battle scenes and complex themes of war and survival, recommended for ages 9 to 12.

Why we rated Planet Blood Volume 7 (Planet Blood) 9MP

Planet Blood Volume 7 (Planet Blood) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Planet Blood Volume 7 (Planet Blood) works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Planet Blood Volume 7 (Planet Blood) as 9MP ("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, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Planet Blood Volume 7 (Planet Blood) explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and war & conflict — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • 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.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9781595325433
Pages
176
Publisher
TokyoPop
Published
November 13, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Graphic NovelsMangaComics & Graphic NovelsGraphic Novels-MangaComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Science Fiction