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Days of future past

Thomas Macri

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Days of future past

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Level 3

by Thomas Macri

Illustrated by Olliffe, Pat, illustrator

Reading Level 1-2 6LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st 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

The X-Men race through a shadowy future where danger lurks at every corner. Suddenly, an alarming sight stops them in their tracks — can they change what's coming before it's too late?

Themes

SuperheroesGood and EvilAdventureJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader book introduces young children to the exciting world of the X-Men as they encounter a glimpse of a dark future. Suitable for ages 5-8, it features themes of superheroes and the battle between good and evil, presented in a way that is accessible to beginning readers. Parents should note the mild peril typical of superhero stories but no graphic content.

Why we rated Days of future past 6LP

Days of future past is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Days of future past works for readers up to grade 3.5.

We rate Days of future past as 6LP ("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, Days of future past explores superheroes, good and evil, adventure, 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 superheroes, good and evil, adventure.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
1
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9781423172130
Pages
48
Publisher
Marvel Press
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

X-menSuperheroesGood and Evil