The fallen star

Tracey Hecht

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The fallen star

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Nocturnals Book 3

by Tracey Hecht

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

What if a fallen star brought more than just light to the forest? Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark discover glowing blue lights near a meteor crater and strange sickness spreading among the animals. Can they solve the mystery and save their home before it's too late?

Themes

FriendshipAdventureNocturnal Animals

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows three nocturnal friends as they investigate a meteor crash and a spreading illness in their forest. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and problem-solving with humor and engaging plot twists. Parents should note the book includes mild peril and emphasizes positive social relationships.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

193 pages
ISBN
9781944020057
Pages
193
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Nocturnal AnimalsAdventure and Adventurers