What reading level is Present From the Past?

Present From the Past by Janet Golio is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Present From the Past appropriate for?

Present From the Past is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Present From the Past?

Present From the Past is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Present From the Past have any content warnings?

Present From the Past has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Present From the Past?

Present From the Past by Janet Golio is 230 pages.

Present From the Past

Janet Golio

Present From the Past

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janet Golio

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Sarah’s muddy fall uncovers more than just dirt — she finds a piece of ancient pottery that could change everything! When she teams up with Pilo, their search for the past leads them into a daring fight to save a prehistoric site from being destroyed. What will they discover in the desert, and can they stop the unstoppable?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Science & NatureEnvironmental Conservation

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 13-year-old Sarah and 14-year-old Pilo as they uncover an ancient pottery shard and a plan to bulldoze a significant prehistoric site near their homes in Phoenix. The story blends adventure with environmental themes, suitable for readers aged 9-12, and includes mild peril and themes of friendship and conservation. Parents should note the presence of some suspense and minor conflict but no intense content.