2995
Tom Bierbaum
2995
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Legion of Super-Heroes Sourcebook
by Tom Bierbaum
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What mysteries lie hidden in the 30th century? Imagine a world filled with heroes and stories waiting to be discovered through secret files and histories. But what happened during the missing five years that changed everything?
Quick Assessment
This book provides an in-depth look at a futuristic world set in the 30th century, focusing on detailed background information and character stats from a comic book universe. It is suitable for middle-grade readers interested in science fiction and complex world-building, with no notable content concerns. The narrative is mostly expository, offering historical context rather than a traditional story.
Why we rated 2995 9C
2995 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, 2995 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate 2995 as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, 2995 explores science & nature, fantasy world-building, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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, fantasy world-building, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780923763640
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Berkley Publishing Group
- Published
- December 1992
- Type
- Fiction