Tommy Niner & the Moon of Doom (Kites)
Bradman
Tommy Niner & the Moon of Doom (Kites)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bradman
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What would you do if someone you cared about disappeared on the moon? Tommy Niner and his dad are on a daring mission to find Admiral Kelvin's daughter, Kate, before it's too late. But can they rescue her before the Moon of Doom explodes?
Quick Assessment
This early chapter book follows Tommy Niner and his father as they embark on a science fiction adventure to rescue a missing girl on the moon. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines suspense and teamwork in a format accessible to early readers. Parents should note the story includes mild peril but remains appropriate for young children.
Why we rated Tommy Niner & the Moon of Doom (Kites) 8LP
Tommy Niner & the Moon of Doom (Kites) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tommy Niner & the Moon of Doom (Kites) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Tommy Niner & the Moon of Doom (Kites) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Tommy Niner & the Moon of Doom (Kites) explores science & nature, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780670861736
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Penguin Uk
- Published
- June 1999
- Type
- Fiction