Search for the Lost Prophecy
William Meyer
Search for the Lost Prophecy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by William Meyer
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
Horace races through the shadowy streets of Detroit, clutching a mysterious scroll that glows with ancient power. Suddenly, a chilling whisper warns him that time itself is unraveling—but who is behind the dark magic? Just as Horace turns a corner, a shadow lunges out of the darkness...
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Horace as he delves deeper into the secrets of the Time Keepers, a mysterious order connected to time travel and supernatural forces. Set in Detroit, the story blends historical elements with thrilling action sequences suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. The book contains mild peril and suspense but remains appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Search for the Lost Prophecy 11LE
Search for the Lost Prophecy is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Search for the Lost Prophecy works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Search for the Lost Prophecy as 11LE ("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, Search for the Lost Prophecy explores adventure, fantasy world-building, time travel, supernatural, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, time travel.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781585369829
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Horace J. Edwards and the Time
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction