Star Trek the Next Generation
John Vornholt
Star Trek the Next Generation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Masks
by John Vornholt
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if everyone you met wore a mask that showed their true self? On the planet Lorca, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise must don masks too, but one among them hides a dangerous secret. Can Captain Picard and Commander Riker uncover the truth before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction novel follows the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as they visit the masked world of Lorca, where identity and trust are central themes. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it explores ideas of deception and leadership in an engaging sci-fi adventure with mild suspense. There are no intense content concerns, making it appropriate for its intended audience.
Why we rated Star Trek the Next Generation 9LE
Star Trek the Next Generation is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Star Trek the Next Generation works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Star Trek the Next Generation as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Star Trek the Next Generation explores adventure, science & nature, friendship, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780835911061
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Globe Fearon
- Published
- June 1994
- Type
- Fiction