Science of Defying Gravity
L. G. Reed
Science of Defying Gravity
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by L. G. Reed
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Imagine a girl who wants to shoot for the stars—not as an astronaut, but as a movie director in space! She’s not a fan of science, yet she must master the forces that make flight possible to win the science fair. What happens when dreams collide with facts? It turns out science might be the best co-pilot for adventure.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction blends an engaging storyline with educational content about the four forces of flight, making science accessible and fun for children ages 9 to 12. The protagonist’s journey encourages perseverance and curiosity, especially for those who may feel disconnected from science. The book is appropriate for its target age group and includes positive messages about following one's dreams through learning.
Why we rated Science of Defying Gravity 11LT
Science of Defying Gravity is written at a Level 6 reading level across 228 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Science of Defying Gravity works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Science of Defying Gravity as 11LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Science of Defying Gravity explores science & nature, adventure, coming of age, and friendship — 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 science & nature, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780985007447
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Keyes Canyon Press
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction