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Quantum coin

E. C. Myers

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Quantum coin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by E. C. Myers

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 a simple coin could open doors to infinite worlds? Ephraim thought his days of jumping between universes were behind him, but when a mysterious visitor crashes his prom, everything changes. Now, the fate of the entire multiverse hangs in the balance—can Ephraim and his friends save it before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Quantum Coin is a middle-grade science fiction novel suitable for ages 9-12 that explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and sacrifice through a thrilling multiverse adventure. The story follows Ephraim and his friends as they navigate parallel worlds to prevent a catastrophic crisis. The book contains some complex themes about identity and teamwork but is appropriate for its target audience without explicit content.

Why we rated Quantum coin 12ME

Quantum coin is written at a Level 7 reading level across 331 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Quantum coin works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Quantum coin as 12ME ("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, 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, Quantum coin explores science & nature, adventure, friendship, family, and fantasy world-building — 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 science & nature, adventure, friendship.

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

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

331 pages
ISBN
9781616146825
Pages
331
Publisher
Pyr Books
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science Fiction