Jeremy Visick
David Wiseman
Jeremy Visick
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Wiseman
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
Matthew is about to do something no one else dares: reach across time to a boy trapped in a century-old mining disaster. What would you do if you could help someone from the past? This story shows how courage and kindness can break all barriers.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction follows twelve-year-old Matthew as he encounters a boy lost in a mining disaster from 100 years ago. The story explores themes of bravery, friendship, and history, appropriate for ages 9-12. There are no intense or mature content concerns, making it suitable for young readers interested in time-crossing adventures and historical settings.
Why we rated Jeremy Visick 9LP
Jeremy Visick is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Jeremy Visick works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Jeremy Visick 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.
Thematically, Jeremy Visick explores historical, adventure, friendship, family, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780618345144
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- May 19, 2003
- Type
- Fiction