Day of the Starwind cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 7.5
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 31904
Points per Word 0.000188

Description

Keill Randor, the Last Legionary, and his alien companion Glr journey to the barren planet Rilyn in the Jitrell Federation to investigate the sinister activities of the Galactic Warlord and his deadly agents, the Deathwing. There, Keill encounters the grotesque golden figure of the Altern, "The One," leader of the Deathwing, in a thrilling climax. The novel is a science fiction adventure that follows Keill as he pits his wits against the concerted forces of the Deathwing.

Quick Summary

On a desolate desert planet called Rilyn, the last surviving soldier in an ancient army stands ready for an epic showdown against a galaxy-conquering villain, blending classic space opera thrills with a lone hero against impossible odds premise that feels like Star Wars meets a survivalist video game. Kids will devour the fast-paced battle scenes, the desperate lone-wolf protagonist, and the high-stakes final confrontation where everything hangs in the balance. If your kid loves Ender's Game or the action-packed excitement of Star Wars, they'll be hooked on this. Perfect for kids in grades 6 through 10 who crave sci-fi action with a determined hero facing overwhelming evil.