The journey through time
Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
The journey through time
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Medieval mission
by Geronimo Stilton, Elisabetta Dami
The text is written at a 4th 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
Travel back to the medieval times to witness the thrilling quest for the missing King Arthur. Join daring heroes as they face a wicked knight and race to rescue a captive maiden in a castle full of secrets. Adventure and mystery await in this exciting journey through history!
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The journey through time 9LP
The journey through time is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 94 pages (approximately 9,488 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The journey through time works for readers up to grade 6.7.
Read aloud, The journey through time runs about 1.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The journey through time as 9LP ("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.
Thematically, The journey through time explores adventure, historical, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — 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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545611299
- Pages
- 94
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 9,488
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 3m
- Text Density
- Light Text