A Time of Wonders (Prince of Egypt)
Dream Works
A Time of Wonders (Prince of Egypt)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dream Works
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crackle of fire and the scent of desert spice fill the air as towering pyramids cast long shadows on the sand. Feel the pop-up pages bring ancient Egypt to life with every fold and turn. Through dazzling scenes and soaring adventures, the story of Moses unfolds, full of hope and courage.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This pop-up book retells the story of Moses inspired by the movie 'Prince of Egypt,' designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. It combines vivid visuals and simple text to introduce young children to historical and religious themes in an engaging way. The content is appropriate for this age group, with no intense or graphic elements, focusing on adventure and moral lessons.
Why we rated A Time of Wonders (Prince of Egypt) 7C
A Time of Wonders (Prince of Egypt) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 5 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Time of Wonders (Prince of Egypt) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A Time of Wonders (Prince of Egypt) as 7C ("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, A Time of Wonders (Prince of Egypt) explores action & adventure, historical, religious, and pop-up book — 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 action & adventure, historical, religious.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780769605654
- Pages
- 5
- Publisher
- Landoll
- Published
- November 1998
- Type
- Fiction