The last starshipfrom earth

Boyd, John

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The last starshipfrom earth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Boyd, John

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if the world you knew was ruled by a strict caste system and a secret past hid a rebellion that could change everything? Haldane IV, a clever mathematician, finds himself tangled in a forbidden friendship and a dangerous investigation into a rebel hero. Can he uncover the truth before he’s sent far away to a strange new planet?

Quick Assessment

This dystopian novel explores a complex alternate history where religion and rebellion shape society in unexpected ways. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it introduces mature themes like caste divisions, forbidden relationships, and political trials in a thought-provoking manner. Parents should be aware of the book’s exploration of alternate religious history and its sometimes intense political conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mental Health Divorce & Family Change Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

182 pages
ISBN
0140048758
Pages
182
Publisher
Penguin
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fiction in EnglishAmerican Science FictionScience Fiction