Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge? (Time Warp Trio (Turtleback))

Jon Scieszka

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Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge? (Time Warp Trio (Turtleback))

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jon Scieszka

Illustrated by Adam McCauley

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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 boys scramble across the half-finished Brooklyn Bridge, the wind howling and tools clanging all around. Suddenly, they realize they’re racing against time to find The Book before history gets erased—what if they fail and everything they know disappears?

Themes

AdventureFriendshipHistorical Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows three boys who travel back to 1877 and must recover a magical book to prevent important inventions like the light bulb and baseball from being erased from history. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it combines adventure with humor and historical elements. The story features mild peril but maintains a light, fun tone with illustrations to support comprehension.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

74 pages
ISBN
9780606307864
Pages
74
Publisher
Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
Published
April 2004
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Action & Adventure