The Book That Proves Time Travel Happens
Henry Clark
The Book That Proves Time Travel Happens
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Henry Clark
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if stepping into a fortune-teller’s tent could launch you on a wild adventure through time? Imagine teaming up with your best friend and a mysterious carnival girl to outsmart danger in the year 1852! But how do you crack secret messages from an ancient book to make it back home?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction adventure follows Ambrose Brody and his friends as they travel back to 1852, navigating historical dangers faced by non-white children while working to return to their own time. The story combines themes of friendship, courage, and acceptance, with some mild peril related to historical threats. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers engaging action balanced with educational historical context.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316406178
- Pages
- 416
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- Apr 14, 2015
- Type
- Fiction