The people that time forgot

Edgar Rice Burroughs

The people that time forgot

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if there was a hidden continent where time stood still and dinosaurs still roamed? Bowen Tyler is lost in this mysterious world full of ancient creatures and secret dangers. Can Thomas Billings uncover the truth and find him before it's too late?

Themes

AdventureLost ContinentsFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This adventurous middle-grade novel follows Thomas Billings on a journey to the lost continent of Caprona, where prehistoric creatures and a mysterious civilization exist untouched by time. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains exciting exploration themes and mild peril but no intense violence or mature content. The story encourages imagination and curiosity about lost worlds.

Why we rated The people that time forgot 9LP

The people that time forgot is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 140 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The people that time forgot works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The people that time forgot 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The people that time forgot explores adventure, lost continents, and fantasy world-building — 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, lost continents, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Light ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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