Storm at the edge of time
Pamela F. Service
Storm at the edge of time
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Pamela F. Service
The text is written at a 5th 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
Three young heroes from different times—Arni the Viking, Jamie from today, and Tyaak from the far future—join forces on an epic quest to find three powerful magical staffs. Their adventure weaves through past, present, and future as they face challenges that test their courage and friendship.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Storm at the edge of time 10LP
Storm at the edge of time is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 179 pages (approximately 44,732 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Storm at the edge of time works for readers up to grade 7.5.
Read aloud, Storm at the edge of time runs about 5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Storm at the edge of time as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Storm at the edge of time explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — 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, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
- 0802783066
- Pages
- 179
- Publisher
- Walker & Company
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 44,732
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 58m
- Text Density
- Standard