Planet Gigantic
Eric Grissom
Planet Gigantic
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Wunderkind Edition
by Eric Grissom
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Crash! The spaceship hits the ground with a thunderous roar, and suddenly two teenage astronauts find themselves surrounded by towering rock monsters and giant insects. Smoke ninjas lurk in the shadows, and a cruel queen watches their every move—who will survive this wild new world? Just when they think things can't get worse, a shocking discovery changes everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade graphic novel follows two genetically engineered teenagers as they navigate a dangerous alien planet filled with fantastical creatures and a threatening queen. The story combines adventure and fantasy elements appropriate for ages 9-12, with themes of bravery and survival. Parents should note some mild peril and fantasy violence but no graphic content.
Why we rated Planet Gigantic 10LP
Planet Gigantic is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Planet Gigantic works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Planet Gigantic as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Planet Gigantic explores adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age, and comics & graphic novels — 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, fantasy world-building, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780988951662
- Publisher
- Daughter, Frankenstein's
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction