Dance of the Hours (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow)
Rob Kidd
Dance of the Hours (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rob Kidd
Illustrated by Jean-paul Orpinas
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a magical clock could twist time itself? Jack and his crewmate Fitzwilliam just unleashed its power, and suddenly, they're not sure where—or when—they'll end up! Can they keep the clock safe before their enemies catch up and chaos spreads through time?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This adventurous tale features Jack Sparrow and his crewmate as they struggle to protect a magical timepiece that can warp time. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, the story includes exciting action and fantasy elements tied to the Pirates of the Caribbean universe. Parents should note the book contains themes of time manipulation and pursuit by enemies, typical for a young adult adventure.
Why we rated Dance of the Hours (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow) 9LE
Dance of the Hours (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dance of the Hours (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Dance of the Hours (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow) as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Dance of the Hours (Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow) explores adventure, fantasy, movie tie-in, and action — 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 adventure, fantasy, movie tie-in.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
- 9781423103677
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Disney Press
- Published
- September 25, 2007
- Type
- Fiction