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Outlaws of Time #2

Nathan D. Wilson

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Outlaws of Time #2

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Song of Glory and Ghost

by Nathan D. Wilson

Outlaws of Time

Reading Level 5 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Sam Miracle and his friend Glory race through history to stop a dangerous enemy who threatens to unravel time itself. With help from an unexpected ally and their young mentor Peter, they must unlock new powers and face challenges that could change every moment forever. Adventure and mystery weave through their journey as they fight to keep the past, present, and future safe.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Outlaws of Time #2 10LP

Outlaws of Time #2 is written at a Level 5 reading level across 352 pages (approximately 70,439 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Outlaws of Time #2 works for readers up to grade 7.0.

Read aloud, Outlaws of Time #2 runs about 7.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Outlaws of Time #2 as 10LP ("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, Outlaws of Time #2 explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, 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.
  • Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
70,439 words
7h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062327291
Pages
352
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
Apr 18, 2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,439
Read-Aloud
~7h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres