Star Walk, Level 13 (World of Reading)
P. David Pearson, Carl Grant, Jeanne Paratore
Star Walk, Level 13 (World of Reading)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by P. David Pearson, Carl Grant, Jeanne Paratore
The text is written at a 8th 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
Star Walk isn't just any story—it's a journey where ordinary kids unlock extraordinary secrets. When the stars start to vanish, these young heroes must race against time to save their world. What they discover could change everything they thought was possible.
Quick Assessment
Star Walk, Level 13 is a middle-grade fiction book suited for readers aged 9-12, exploring themes of adventure and discovery. It features young protagonists facing high-stakes challenges that encourage problem-solving and resilience. The story is appropriate for this age group with no content concerns, making it an engaging choice for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Star Walk, Level 13 (World of Reading) 12LP
Star Walk, Level 13 (World of Reading) is written at a Level 8 reading level across 640 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Star Walk, Level 13 (World of Reading) works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Star Walk, Level 13 (World of Reading) as 12LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Star Walk, Level 13 (World of Reading) explores adventure, friendship, coming of age, and fantasy world-building — 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 adventure, friendship, 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
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780663523177
- Pages
- 640
- Publisher
- Silver Burdett Ginn Religion
- Published
- June 1991
- Type
- Fiction