Passage in Time
Cidney Swanson
Passage in Time
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Time Travel Romance
by Cidney Swanson
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
Here's a secret: Quintus Valerius overhears whispers against Julius Caesar and decides to travel back in time to set things right. But DaVinci isn’t about to let history be changed so easily. When a trip to 1935 brings unexpected allies—and trouble—everything hangs in the balance, but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction follows Quintus Valerius and DaVinci as they navigate time travel mishaps that threaten to alter history, including the possible disappearance of Disneyland. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story introduces elements of adventure and historical figures in an imaginative way. Parents should note the complexity of the time travel theme but can expect content appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Passage in Time 11LE
Passage in Time is written at a Level 6 reading level across 249 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Passage in Time works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Passage in Time as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Passage in Time explores adventure, historical, friendship, and science & nature — 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, historical, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781939543738
- Pages
- 249
- Publisher
- Williams Press
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction