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Outlaws of Time #3

Nathan D. Wilson

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Outlaws of Time #3

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the Last of the Lost Boys

by Nathan D. Wilson

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

What if your favorite heroes turned out to be your parents? Imagine discovering you have the power to change time itself—but then becoming the very villain everyone fears. Now, with history hanging in the balance, can anyone stop the unstoppable El Terremento?

Quick Assessment

This thrilling conclusion to the Outlaws of Time series follows Alex as he uncovers his extraordinary heritage and faces a dangerous transformation that threatens the fabric of history. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this book contains fast-paced action and fantasy elements involving time travel and magic. Parents should note themes of identity and conflict, but the story remains appropriate for ages 9-12.

Why we rated Outlaws of Time #3 11ME

Outlaws of Time #3 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 203 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Outlaws of Time #3 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Outlaws 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, thematic difficulty — 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, Outlaws of Time #3 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, time travel, family, and friendship — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, time travel.

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

203 pages
ISBN
9780062327345
Pages
203
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Time TravelSpace and TimeMagic