Star Ghost

Brad Strickland

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Star Ghost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Deep Space Nine #1

by Brad Strickland

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Jake Sisko never believed in ghosts—until his friend Nog swears one is haunting their space station. When Jake sees the mysterious apparition himself, he plunges into a cosmic mystery that could change everything he knows about the universe. But what secrets lie hidden in the shadows of space, and why does this ghostly presence matter more than anyone could imagine?

Quick Assessment

Star Ghost follows Jake Sisko as he investigates a mysterious apparition on a space station after his friend Nog claims to have seen a ghost. This middle-grade science fiction novel blends elements of mystery and the supernatural within a space adventure context, suitable for ages 9-12. The story contains mild suspense and sci-fi themes but no intense content, making it appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

ISBN
9780785724087
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionGhostsMovie Tie-InsSpace ShipsInterplanetary VoyagesGreat StoriesSiskoJakeNog