The Time Fetch

Name: The Time Fetch
Author: Amy Herrick
ISBN: 9781616202200

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Herrick

Reading Level 4-5 MP · Moderate · Physical Ages 9-12 Matched

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. Its HootRating code, MP, means moderate content, mostly physical.

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About This Book

Edward picks up what looks like an ordinary rock, but suddenly, strange creatures called Time Fetch foragers start multiplying all around him. Time begins to disappear—class is over before it starts, buses zoom past without stopping, and buildings vanish into thin air. As the universe begins to unravel, Edward and his classmates must face a mysterious adventure where worlds twist and danger lurks at every corner.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Edward and his classmates as they accidentally unleash creatures that disrupt time itself. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of teamwork and responsibility through thrilling, imaginative scenarios with some mild peril. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and suspenseful moments, all handled in an age-appropriate way.

Why we rated The Time Fetch MP (Moderate)

The Time Fetch is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 307 pages. Reading-wise, most kids in grade 6 and up can manage The Time Fetch on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.

We rate The Time Fetch as MP (Moderate, mostly physical) because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from 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 Time Fetch explores adventure, 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.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.

For Parents

Content Intensity

MP · Moderate · Physical

Emotional

Mild

Physical

Moderate ←

Social

Gentle

Thematic

Mild

Reading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: high

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