Planet of ice
Harriette Sheffer Abels
Planet of ice
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Harriette Sheffer Abels
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The coolest rescue mission ever is happening on Venus, where freezing temperatures are turning everything into ice! EM 88's crew must race against time to save the colony before the cold takes over. If they fail, everyone could be trapped in a frozen world forever.
Quick Assessment
This early reader science fiction story follows the crew of Emergency Spaceship EM 88 as they respond to a life-threatening freeze on a Venus colony. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book introduces themes of teamwork and problem-solving in a thrilling space adventure with simple language. The story contains mild peril but remains appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated Planet of ice 7LP
Planet of ice is written at a Level 2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Planet of ice works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Planet of ice as 7LP ("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 of ice explores science & nature, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0896860264
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Crestwood House
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction