Tales beyond time
L. Sprague De Camp
Tales beyond time
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
From Fantasy to Science Fiction
by L. Sprague De Camp
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: some children in these stories can fly, travel through time, and even glimpse the future. They visit ancient Egypt, face the Minotaur in Crete, and meet robots in a city just before the new millennium—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This collection of imaginative science fiction and fantasy stories is curated especially for middle-grade readers, offering adventures through time and space with classic authors like Isaac Asimov and Lloyd Alexander. The book includes thoughtful introductions that connect myths and fairy tales to science fiction themes, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the stories explore curious and sometimes mysterious ideas but contain no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0816161658
- Pages
- 247
- Publisher
- Macmillan Reference USA
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction