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BlindSighted (Timetripper)

Stefan Petrucha

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BlindSighted (Timetripper)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stefan Petrucha

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if someone was secretly changing your past, making your memories uncertain? Harry Keller starts to notice strange shifts in his life timeline just as his best friend Carlton begins acting more and more unstable. Imagine trying to hold onto reality while falling for a mysterious new girl — but can Harry escape the chaos before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This young adult science fiction novel explores themes of altered memories and mental health through the story of Harry Keller, who discovers his life is being manipulated. It addresses complex emotional and social issues appropriate for readers ages 13 to 18, including friendship struggles and romantic relationships. Parents should note the book deals with mental instability and identity challenges within a fantastical setting.

Why we rated BlindSighted (Timetripper) 11ME

BlindSighted (Timetripper) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 233 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, BlindSighted (Timetripper) works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate BlindSighted (Timetripper) as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, BlindSighted (Timetripper) explores science & nature, fantasy world-building, romance, friendship, and mental health — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ 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, romance.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
ISBN
9781595140791
Pages
233
Publisher
Razorbill
Published
November 23, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicFriendshipSpace and TimeTime TravelInterpersonal RelationsAdventure and Adventurers