Jack and the Spy Heroes

Jenny Houghton Thomas

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Jack and the Spy Heroes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Shadows of the Future

by Jenny Houghton Thomas

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Tick-tock, the watch in Jack’s hand hums softly, its cool metal buzzing with secrets of the past and future. Suddenly, whispers of ancient Egypt and shimmering cities of tomorrow swirl around him as he steps into a world where every second counts. Can Jack and his new friends outsmart a villain trying to rewrite history before time runs out?

Themes

AdventureFriendshipTeamworkTime TravelAction & Adventure

Quick Assessment

This action-packed middle-grade adventure follows 9-year-old Jack as he discovers a time-traveling watch and teams up with a group of young spies to stop a villain intent on changing history. The story features fast-paced time travel and themes of teamwork and problem-solving, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. There is mild peril but no graphic content, making it an exciting yet age-appropriate read for children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

114 pages
ISBN
9798989835188
Pages
114
Publisher
Jenny Houghton Thomas
Published
2024
Type
Fiction

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