Star Struck (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 4)
Francess Lin Lantz
Star Struck (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 4)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Star Struck
by Francess Lin Lantz
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The soft click of old film reels fills the air as Kiki steps into a world of shimmering black-and-white glamour. Suddenly, she’s living the life of a 1930s movie star, surrounded by dazzling lights and vintage charm. But beneath the sparkle, a deep homesickness tugs at her heart, reminding her where she truly belongs.
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows Kiki, a teenager who uses a time-travel computer to experience life as a 1930s movie star. While the story explores themes of friendship, ambition, and belonging, it remains appropriate for teens aged 13 and up. The book contains no intense content, making it suitable for young readers interested in historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.
Why we rated Star Struck (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 4) 11LE
Star Struck (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 4) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 202 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Star Struck (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 4) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Star Struck (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 4) as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Star Struck (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 4) explores friendship, coming of age, family, adventure, and historical — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
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
11LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780380751310
- Pages
- 202
- Publisher
- Avon Books
- Published
- January 1987
- Type
- Fiction