Prophecy of days
Christy Raedeke
Prophecy of days
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Christy Raedeke
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if a brilliant girl who dreams of Hollywood fame stumbles upon an ancient Mayan prophecy that could change everything? Imagine decoding mysterious symbols that no one else can understand, only to discover the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Can she unlock the secrets in time before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult science fiction novel follows a highly intelligent girl who uncovers and attempts to decipher a cryptic Mayan calendar prophecy with potentially world-altering consequences. Geared toward readers aged 13 to 18, it blends elements of indigenous culture, fantasy, and magic in an engaging narrative suitable for middle school and high school students. Themes of identity, cultural heritage, and adventure are explored without intense content concerns.
Why we rated Prophecy of days 12LE
Prophecy of days is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Prophecy of days works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Prophecy of days as 12LE ("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, Prophecy of days explores indigenous, fantasy & magic, science fiction, adventure, and coming of age — 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 indigenous, fantasy & magic, science fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — 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
- 9780738715766
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Llewellyn Worldwide
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction