The Long Forgotten Place
Donald S. Roberts
The Long Forgotten Place
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Donald S. Roberts
The text is written at a 4th 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 the moon suddenly turned red while you were fast asleep? Imagine strange visions creeping through the darkness and a powerful, dark warrior appearing right before you! Could a mysterious old book be the only thing standing between you and danger?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction and fantasy novel follows Katie as she encounters mysterious visions and a menacing warrior during a supernatural event known as the Running Moon. The story features suspenseful moments and themes of magic and adventure suitable for ages 9-12. While containing some tense scenes, the content is appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in fantasy and science fiction.
Why we rated The Long Forgotten Place 9ME
The Long Forgotten Place is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 152 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Long Forgotten Place works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Long Forgotten Place as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Long Forgotten Place explores science fiction, fantasy, magic, and adventure — 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 science fiction, fantasy, magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
- 9780595402359
- Pages
- 152
- Publisher
- iUniverse, Inc.
- Published
- November 7, 2006
- Type
- Fiction