The planet thieves
Dan Krokos
The planet thieves
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dan Krokos
The text is written at a 5th 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
Thirteen-year-old Mason Stark trains aboard a spaceship when an unexpected attack by the alien Tremist throws him and his fellow cadets into a fierce battle. As the war between humans and Tremist rages on, Mason must find courage and teamwork to survive in the vastness of space. Adventure and danger await on this thrilling journey beyond the stars.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780765334282
- Pages
- 253
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 64,420
- Lexile
- 770L
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 9m
- Text Density
- Dense