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Redeemed
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Redeemed
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if saving time itself created a new mystery? Jonah saved all of time from collapsing, but now he has a twin brother, Jordan, who doesn’t remember any of it. Can Jordan unlock the secrets of his past and help save their parents before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
In this middle-grade science fiction novel, Jonah’s heroic act to save time results in the sudden appearance of his twin brother, Jordan, who must come to terms with their new reality. The story explores themes of family, time travel, and sibling bonds, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. The book contains mild fantasy peril and focuses on teamwork and problem-solving without intense content.
Why we rated Redeemed 9LE
Redeemed is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 730L across 406 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Redeemed works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Redeemed as 9LE ("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, Redeemed explores science & nature, family, twins, time travel, and adventure — 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, family, twins.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — 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
- 9781442497566
- Pages
- 406
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 730L