Dinosaur Blackout
Judith Silverthorne
Dinosaur Blackout
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Judith Silverthorne
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What would you do if your friends vanished in the world of dinosaurs? Daniel knows he promised never to return to the prehistoric past, but now he must face towering creatures and ancient dangers to find them. Will he be brave enough to save his friends before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Dinosaur Blackout follows Daniel, a young boy who travels back to the age of dinosaurs to rescue his missing friends. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade fiction blends adventure with prehistoric themes, encouraging bravery and problem-solving. The story contains mild peril typical of dinosaur encounters but remains appropriate for its target audience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781550503753
- Pages
- 220
- Publisher
- Coteau Books
- Published
- April 21, 2008
- Type
- Fiction