The Boy Who Saved Earth

Jim Slater

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The Boy Who Saved Earth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jim Slater

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The sharp crackle of electricity fills the air as Marcou’s fingers tingle with power. Strange shadows from another world creep closer, threatening the home he’s grown to love. Can a young alien with secret strength save Earth before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction story follows Marcou, a 14-year-old alien who uses telepathy and advanced technology to defend Earth from an alien invasion. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it combines elements of fantasy and adventure with themes of bravery and responsibility. The book contains mild peril and fantasy violence appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780318770291
Pages
128
Publisher
Dell Publishing Company
Published
December 1986
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction