Stella and the Sea Stars

Eileen Hobbs

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Stella and the Sea Stars

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eileen Hobbs

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Stella clutches a shimmering sea star, water splashing around her as the lighthouse looms in the distance. Suddenly, a hidden letter slips from the star’s glow, hinting at a secret long buried beneath Coral Island’s waves. What will Stella and her friends discover next?

Quick Assessment

Stella and the Sea Stars follows a 12-year-old girl who moves to a new island and uncovers magical sea stars that connect her to the ocean. Along with her friends, she explores local mysteries and family history while learning about friendship and resilience. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this middle-grade adventure contains themes of change, courage, and teamwork with no concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
9798822939288
Pages
210
Publisher
Palmetto Publishing
Published
2024
Type
Fiction