Clock King's time bomb
Sean Tulien
Clock King's time bomb
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sean Tulien
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Tick-tock, tick-tock—the sound of the giant clock fills the air, its hands spinning faster and faster. The Flash races against time itself, trying to stop the sneaky Clock King before the whole world is frozen forever. Can speed and courage beat the ticking time bomb?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book follows the Flash as he tries to stop the Clock King from freezing time forever. With simple language suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces themes of time and heroism in a fun, action-packed story. Parents should note it features mild peril appropriate for young readers interested in superheroes and adventure.
Why we rated Clock King's time bomb 7LP
Clock King's time bomb is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clock King's time bomb works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Clock King's time bomb as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Clock King's time bomb explores adventure, supervillains, time, and juvenile fiction — 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 adventure, supervillains, time.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781434226266
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction