The Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson
Sarah K Blodgett
The Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sarah K Blodgett
Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson
The text is written at a 5th 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
Noah Peterson discovers he can journey through different moments in time, unlocking adventures beyond his wildest dreams. With each leap, he uncovers secrets and faces challenges that help him grow and understand the world around him. His incredible time-traveling escapades blend excitement with moments of self-discovery.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson 10LP
The Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson is written at a Level 5-6 reading level (approximately 11,940 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson works for readers up to grade 7.2.
Read aloud, The Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson runs about 1.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson as 10LP ("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 Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson explores adventure, science & nature, and coming of age — 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, science & nature, coming of age.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Mystical Years of Franklin Noah Peterson series.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — 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
- 9781956944389
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 11,940
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 20m