The Last Jedi
Michael Kogge
The Last Jedi
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Star Wars: Episode VIII
by Michael Kogge
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
This is not just any story about heroes—it's the untold saga of brave rebels, mysterious powers, and epic battles that decide the fate of the galaxy. With secret scenes and new adventures, every page reveals why the fight for hope never ends.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel retells the Star Wars: The Last Jedi story with added deleted and exclusive scenes, providing a fresh perspective for young readers. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains action and fantasy violence typical of the Star Wars universe but remains appropriate for this age group. The book also features an engaging full-color insert that enriches the reading experience.
Why we rated The Last Jedi 11MP
The Last Jedi is written at a Level 6 reading level across 201 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Last Jedi works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Last Jedi as 11MP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Last Jedi explores science & nature, adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781368012287
- Pages
- 201
- Publisher
- Disney Lucasfilm Press
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction