Meet me at midnight (Voyages in time)
Alan Daniel
Meet me at midnight (Voyages in time)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alan Daniel
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
Pieter is not just any orphan—he’s a brave boy crossing an entire ocean all alone! From a crowded ship to the busy streets of New Amsterdam, he’s ready to work hard and chase a big dream: freedom and fortune. But will his new life bring him the riches he imagines, or something even more surprising?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction story follows Pieter, a young orphan who travels from Amsterdam to New Amsterdam to work as a servant. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it introduces themes of immigration, history, and perseverance in a simple and engaging way. Parents should note the story touches on the realities of servitude but without graphic content, making it appropriate for young children.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780322005693
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- The Wright Group
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction