To terra.
Keiko Takemiya
To terra.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Keiko Takemiya
The text is written at a 7th 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
Jomy Marcus Shin is no ordinary hero—he’s the last hope for an entire alien race called the Mu. He’s hidden them away from danger, but now he must find a way to bring them back home to Terra. Can one boy change the fate of a whole world?
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Jomy Marcus Shin, a young hero leading the Mu, an alien race in hiding, as he searches for a way to return them to their home planet Terra. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story blends fantasy and science fiction themes with complex moral questions about leadership and belonging. Parents should note the sci-fi fantasy context and some mature themes around identity and responsibility.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781932234701
- Pages
- 301
- Publisher
- Vertical
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction