Fire Chronicle

John Stephens

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Fire Chronicle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Stephens

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 sharp scent of old paper and magic fills the air as Kate’s fingers brush the glowing pages of the Book of Time. Suddenly, the world around her shifts, whisking her to a strange past where every moment counts. Meanwhile, Michael and Emma race against shadows and secrets to uncover a map that might lead them to their missing family—will time and courage be enough to bring them back together?

Themes

FamilyMagicAdventureIdentityTime Travel

Quick Assessment

Fire Chronicle follows siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma as they navigate magical challenges and time travel while searching for their lost family. Geared toward middle-grade readers ages 9-12, this fantasy adventure explores themes of identity, family bonds, and bravery in the face of mystery. The story includes moderate fantasy peril and time travel elements but remains appropriate for its age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

448 pages
ISBN
9780552564830
Pages
448
Publisher
Random House
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Brothers and SistersMagicSpace and TimeIdentityMonstersBooks and ReadingNew YorkPropheciesFantasy Fiction