The Starlight Claim

Tim Wynne-Jones

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The Starlight Claim

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tim Wynne-Jones

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What if you set out alone into a frozen wilderness, hoping to find your missing best friend? Imagine stumbling upon a cabin not empty, but taken over by dangerous escapees. Could you survive the cold—and the secrets waiting inside?

Themes

SurvivalThrillerAdventureFamilyPsychological Suspense

Quick Assessment

This young adult thriller follows Nate, a teenager who embarks on a solo winter journey to find his missing friend. The story combines survival challenges with psychological suspense as Nate confronts dangerous escaped prisoners and uncovers family secrets. Suitable for ages 13 and up, the book includes themes of danger, loss, and resilience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Intense
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

226 pages
ISBN
9781536202649
Pages
226
Publisher
Candlewick
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionAction & AdventureSurvival StoriesThrillers & SuspensePeople & PlacesCanada