Supernova
Logan Macx
Supernova
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Logan Macx
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 — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781529515954
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Walker Books, Limited
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction