Starship bloopers
John Kloepfer
Starship bloopers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Kloepfer
Illustrated by Edwards, Nick, 1990- illustrator
The text is written at a 6th 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
Kevin Brewer and his friends zoom through space, dodging laser blasts and alien traps. The universe has already been saved twice, but now their favorite comic book author is in grave danger. With enemies closing in fast, will they make it in time to stop the galaxy's destruction?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction adventure follows Kevin Brewer and his friends as they embark on a daring space mission to rescue their favorite comic book author and save their galaxy from hostile aliens. The story includes themes of teamwork, courage, and humor, making it a great choice for readers aged 9-12, especially those who enjoy lighthearted space adventures. The book features mild peril and fantasy violence appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Starship bloopers 11LP
Starship bloopers is written at a Level 6 reading level across 222 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Starship bloopers works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Starship bloopers as 11LP ("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, Starship bloopers explores humor, adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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 humor, adventure, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 9780062231079
- Pages
- 222
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction