Project 2067
Mark Barber
Project 2067
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Urban Legends
by Mark Barber
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp crackle of a radio broadcast cuts through the night air, whispering secrets of urban legends that might be more than just stories. Each tale Jarvis Redman uncovers feels like a shadow stretching longer than it should, stirring a chill down your spine. What if these legends are warnings, not just words?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Project 2067 explores the nature of urban legends, blending folklore with contemporary events as the protagonist investigates their deeper significance. Suitable for teens, it offers a thought-provoking look at how stories shape culture and perception, with occasional suspenseful and mysterious elements. Parents should note the book includes discussions of post-9/11 themes and political undertones.
Why we rated Project 2067 11MT
Project 2067 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 284 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Project 2067 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Project 2067 as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from 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 mild intensity score.
Thematically, Project 2067 explores folklore, mystery, urban legends, politics, and young adult fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about folklore, mystery, urban legends.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MT — Moderate — ThematicLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781412045469
- Pages
- 284
- Publisher
- Trafford Publishing
- Published
- July 6, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction