Singing the Dogstar Blues
Alison Goodman
Singing the Dogstar Blues
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alison Goodman
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp hum of the spaceship fills the air, buzzing like a swarm of stars around a teenage girl who’s caught between worlds. She’s tangled up with an alien and a secret that twists time itself. What will happen when past and future collide in the blink of an eye?
Quick Assessment
This young adult science fiction novel follows a teenage girl who encounters an alien and becomes involved in a time travel adventure. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, the story explores themes of identity, friendship, and the challenges of navigating extraordinary circumstances. It contains mild science fiction action and thoughtful emotional moments appropriate for middle to late teens.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780732288631
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Australia
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction