What reading level is Captives of Time?

Captives of Time by Malcolm Joseph Bosse is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Captives of Time appropriate for?

Captives of Time is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Violence, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury.

Does Captives of Time have any content warnings?

Captives of Time has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Violence, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Captives of Time?

Captives of Time by Malcolm Joseph Bosse is 250 pages.

Captives of Time

Malcolm Joseph Bosse

Captives of Time

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Malcolm Joseph Bosse

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Anne clutches her mute brother’s hand as marauding soldiers storm through their village. The air is thick with fear and smoke, and their parents lie lifeless on the cold ground. Racing north toward their uncle’s refuge, every shadow feels like danger—will they make it through the dark nights ahead?

Themes

Family Survival Historical Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set in late 14th century Europe, this historical fiction follows sixteen-year-old Anne and her mute brother Niklas as they survive the brutal murder of their parents and navigate the dangers of medieval life. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, the story explores themes of survival, family, and resilience amidst violence and the threat of plague. Parents should be aware of depictions of violence and peril consistent with the historical setting.