Future lost
Briggs, Elizabeth (Young adult author)
Future lost
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Briggs, Elizabeth (Young adult author)
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 sharp hum of a time portal fills the air, crackling with energy and possibility. Elena steps through, her heart pounding as the future hangs in the balance. Every choice could change everything, and the person she loves is counting on her — but can she fix what’s already broken?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Future Lost follows Elena Martinez, a young time traveler who embarks on a critical mission to save someone dear to her and prevent a global catastrophe. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this science fiction story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the consequences of choices, with moderate suspense but no graphic content. It offers an engaging way to introduce young readers to complex ideas like time travel and interpersonal relationships.
Why we rated Future lost 11ME
Future lost is written at a Level 6 reading level across 247 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Future lost works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Future lost 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, thematic difficulty — 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, Future lost explores science & nature, adventure, friendship, and time travel — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, friendship.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780807526873
- Pages
- 247
- Publisher
- Aw Teen
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction