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Supernova

Logan Macx

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Supernova

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Logan Macx

Reading Level 6 11LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Swift and Hawk aren't just any spies—they're the best teen agents on a mission that could change everything. Racing across America with only a mysterious clue, 'Supernova,' they face an enemy who will do anything to win. Can they outsmart danger before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows teen spies Swift and Hawk as they embark on a fast-paced mission to rescue an AI from a dangerous organization called Razor. The story contains suspenseful moments and mild peril appropriate for ages 9-12, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving. Parents should note the presence of some action and threat, but it remains suitable for middle-grade readers.

Why we rated Supernova 11LP

Supernova is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Supernova works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Supernova 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, Supernova explores adventure, friendship, mystery, science & nature, and family — 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, friendship, mystery.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9781529515954
Pages
288
Publisher
Walker Books, Limited
Published
2024
Type
Fiction

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