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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.1
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 27325
Points per Word 0.000146
Page Count 261
Points per Page 0.015326

Description

June Del Toro faces her greatest challenge yet when she finds herself separated from her friends in a world overrun with monsters. With danger around every corner, she must fight through terrifying creatures and rely on her courage to find her way back home. This adventure, set between the events of The Midnight Blade and The Skeleton Road, brings new characters and shocking revelations to the Last Kids on Earth universe.

Quick Summary

June's Wild Flight drops you right into a wild adventure where June Del Toro finds herself alone after a sudden separation from her crew. She has to navigate a landscape packed with bizarre, sometimes funny, sometimes scary creatures, using both clever gadgets and quick thinking to stay one step ahead. The story mixes laugh-out-loud moments with genuine tension, making it a great fit for kids who like their action seasoned with humor and a dash of heart. Parents will appreciate that the book's danger is more silly than truly frightening, and the focus on friendship and perseverance gives it a positive vibe. At around 27 000 words, it's a solid middle-grade read that won't feel overwhelming, and kids who love series like The Last Kids on Earth or the adventure-packed vibes of Percy Jackson will likely tear through it.