Infinityglass
Myra McEntire
Infinityglass
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
an Hourglass novel
by Myra McEntire
Hourglass
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Lily uses her special power to find lost things, but this time, what she's searching for is more than an object—it's a person called the Infinityglass. As she teams up with the secret Hourglass group, Lily races against time to protect the Infinityglass from those who want to misuse its power. Her adventure takes her through thrilling moments filled with mystery and unexpected discoveries.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 11+.
Why we rated Infinityglass 9LP
Infinityglass is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 293 pages (approximately 63,092 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Infinityglass works for readers up to grade 6.4.
Read aloud, Infinityglass runs about 7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Infinityglass as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Infinityglass explores science & nature, adventure, friendship, family, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781606844410
- Pages
- 293
- Publisher
- Egmontusa
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 63,092
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 1m
- Text Density
- Standard