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Nathan Fox Dangerous Times
Lynn Brittney
Nathan Fox Dangerous Times
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lynn Brittney
The text is written at a 6th 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
Nathan Fox leads a double life as a secret agent and a talented actor in Shakespeare's theater troupe. When unexpected threats arise, he must use his wits and courage to navigate thrilling adventures and hidden dangers. Join Nathan as he balances the spotlight with secret missions full of excitement and mystery.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Nathan Fox Dangerous Times 11LP
Nathan Fox Dangerous Times is written at a Level 6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 850L across 289 pages (approximately 69,196 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nathan Fox Dangerous Times works for readers up to grade 8.0.
Read aloud, Nathan Fox Dangerous Times runs about 7.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Nathan Fox Dangerous Times as 11LP ("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, Nathan Fox Dangerous Times explores adventure, friendship, historical, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — 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
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780312369620
- Pages
- 289
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 69,196
- Lexile
- 850L
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 41m
- Text Density
- Standard