Calendar Quest
Jennifer Johnson Garrity
Calendar Quest
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A 5,000 Year Trek Through Western History with Father Time
by Jennifer Johnson Garrity
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?
Themes
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 Parents should note the book contains mild complexity in vocabulary and historical references but no concerning content.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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786175567
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Tools For Young Historians
- Published
- April 2006
- Type
- Fiction