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Storm at the edge of time

Pamela F. Service

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Storm at the edge of time

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pamela F. Service

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

179 pages
44,732 words
4h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
0802783066
Pages
179
Publisher
Walker & Company
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,732
Read-Aloud
~4h 58m
Text Density
Standard

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