Star Wars: Ithorian Invasion
Dave Wolverton
Star Wars: Ithorian Invasion
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Missions #7
by Dave Wolverton
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: Grubba the Hutt has been snatched and taken to the mysterious planet Ithor. The Ithorian leader, Momaw Nadon, wants to help you—but only if you join his daring fight against the Empire. And that’s only the beginning of this wild adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader science fiction story follows a mission to rescue Grubba the Hutt from the planet Ithor while aiding an alien revolt against the Empire. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it offers simple language and an engaging plot with themes of teamwork and courage. The book contains mild fantasy violence consistent with the Star Wars universe but no intense content.
Why we rated Star Wars: Ithorian Invasion 8LP
Star Wars: Ithorian Invasion is written at a Level 3 reading level across 71 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Star Wars: Ithorian Invasion works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Star Wars: Ithorian Invasion as 8LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Star Wars: Ithorian Invasion explores science fiction & fantasy, adventure, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science fiction & fantasy, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 9780590120470
- Pages
- 71
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction