The last flight of 007
Frank Woodson
The last flight of 007
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frank Woodson
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
This story tells about a plane that accidentally flew into a very dangerous place and what happened next. It’s a true event turned into a tale that shows how small mistakes can lead to big problems. Understanding this helps us learn why paying attention matters every day.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book presents a fictionalized account of the 1983 Korean Air Lines incident, where a passenger plane strayed into Russian airspace and was shot down following a series of human errors. Designed for early readers ages 5-8 with a reading level around grade 2, it introduces complex historical events in a simplified manner. Parents should note that the story involves themes of aircraft accidents and international conflict, which may require adult guidance.
Why we rated The last flight of 007 7MP
The last flight of 007 is written at a Level 2 reading level across 46 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The last flight of 007 works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The last flight of 007 as 7MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Realistic Violence.
Thematically, The last flight of 007 explores juvenile literature, aircraft accidents, historical, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about juvenile literature, aircraft accidents, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781586590253
- Pages
- 46
- Publisher
- Artesian Press
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction