The Gate of Days
Guillaume Prevost
The Gate of Days
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Guillaume Prevost
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
What if you could travel through time to save someone you love? Sam Faulkner must search for seven magical coins hidden across incredible eras—from ancient Delphi to a Stone Age cave and even 1930s Chicago. But every step brings new dangers, and if Sam fails, his father might be lost forever.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Sam Faulkner as he journeys through different historical periods to find magical coins that can free his father from captivity. The story blends fantasy, science fiction, and history, offering an exciting yet age-appropriate exploration of bravery and family bonds for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note some mild peril and fantasy violence typical of adventure tales.
Why we rated The Gate of Days 11LE
The Gate of Days is written at a Level 6 reading level across 257 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Gate of Days works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Gate of Days 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, The Gate of Days explores adventure, fantasy & magic, time travel, and family — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy & magic, time travel.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
2/10A 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
- 9780439883801
- Pages
- 257
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction