Out of Time 3
Gill Jepson
Out of Time 3
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Raven's Hoard
by Gill Jepson
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Nate can travel through time! One moment he's racing smugglers and treasure hunters, the next he's caught in a terrifying Viking battle. But that's only the beginning of his incredible journey.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Nate, a young archaeologist who is thrust into a thrilling time-travel quest involving Vikings, smugglers, and historical mysteries centered around Furness Abbey. The story deals with themes of loss and family connections, while blending historical facts with exciting fiction appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of some intense scenes, including battles and emotional moments, but overall it offers an engaging and educational reading experience.
Why we rated Out of Time 3 11ME
Out of Time 3 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Out of Time 3 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Out of Time 3 as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Out of Time 3 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, historical, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
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 adventure, fantasy world-building, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781784627188
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Troubador Publishing Ltd
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction