The planet thieves

Dan Krokos

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The planet thieves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Krokos

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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.

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger War & Conflict
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

253 pages
64,420 words
7h 9m read-aloud
ISBN
9780765334282
Pages
253
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
64,420
Lexile
770L
Read-Aloud
~7h 9m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

War StoriesSpace WarfareInterplanetary VoyagesScience FictionHuman-alien EncountersSpace WeaponsWar