Calendar Quest

Jennifer Johnson Garrity

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Calendar Quest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A 5,000 Year Trek Through Western History with Father Time

by Jennifer Johnson Garrity

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Did you know that bald men in skirts and bickering bishops helped create the calendar you use every day? When Mr. S. Kronos, a cranky old man, whisks Lindsey and Evan on a whirlwind adventure through 5,000 years of timekeeping, history suddenly becomes wild, funny, and unforgettable. What if the calendar on your wall holds secrets that could change how you see time forever?

Quick Assessment

Calendar Quest is a middle-grade historical fiction book that explores the fascinating history behind the modern calendar through a humorous and imaginative journey. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends factual information with a fictional adventure that introduces children to important historical figures in an engaging way. Parents should note the book contains mild complexity in vocabulary and historical references but no concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780786175567
Pages
160
Publisher
Tools For Young Historians
Published
April 2006
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Unabridged AudioMisc.Nonfiction