The last place God made
Jack Higgins
The last place God made
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jack Higgins
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
Sam Hannah isn't just any pilot—he's a flying ace who now dares to navigate the wildest jungles of Brazil in ancient planes. Together with Neil Mallory, they face not only the dangers of the jungle and the mysterious Huna Indians but also a brewing rivalry between themselves. Their adventure will test courage and trust like never before.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows two pilots navigating the challenging jungles of Brazil while encountering indigenous tribes and personal conflicts. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story introduces themes of bravery, partnership, and cultural encounters. Parents should note mild peril and some tension between characters.
Why we rated The last place God made 11LP
The last place God made is written at a Level 6 reading level across 214 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The last place God made works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The last place God made 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, The last place God made explores adventure, friendship, multicultural, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, multicultural.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
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
- 0030913500
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- Holt McDougal
- Published
- 1972
- Type
- Fiction