Eye of Ra
Ben Gartner
Eye of Ra
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ben Gartner
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The dry heat of golden desert sand fills the air, and the faint hiss of a cobra sends shivers down your spine. Suddenly, you're not in your backyard anymore—you're in Ancient Egypt, surrounded by towering pyramids and mysterious tombs. With dangers lurking at every corner, can you and your sister find a way home before you're trapped in time forever?
Quick Assessment
John and Sarah stumble upon a cave that transports them back to Ancient Egypt, where they face various challenges including dangerous animals and a tomb robber. This middle grade novel combines historical detail with adventurous themes, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy action-packed stories. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and suspense but will find the story emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving.
Why we rated Eye of Ra 11ME
Eye of Ra is written at a Level 6 reading level across 278 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Eye of Ra works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Eye of Ra as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Eye of Ra explores adventure, friendship, family, historical, and survival — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781734155211
- Pages
- 278
- Publisher
- Crescent Vista Press
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction