The Time Machine (Bantam Classics)

H. G. Wells

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The Time Machine (Bantam Classics)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by H. G. Wells

Reading Level 9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A daring explorer travels far into the future to a world unlike anything he has known, where strange creatures live in seeming peace. But when his time machine goes missing, he must navigate this mysterious era to find a way back home. This classic tale blends imagination and adventure, challenging the boundaries of time and discovery.

Themes

Science FictionAdventureClassicsFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780553213515
Pages
128
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
January 1, 1984
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

19th Century FictionScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicLiteratureClassicsScience FictionSelf-experimentation in Medicine in FictionTime Travel in FictionDystopias in FictionScientistsClassic LiteratureOpen Library Staff PicksScientists in FictionSpace WarfareSelf-experimentation in MedicineOpen_syllabus_projectEnglish Science FictionDystopiasTime TravelAnimal Experimentation in FictionComic and Graphic BooksAnimal ExperimentationSpace Warfare in FictionGraphic NovelsComics & Graphic NovelsMovie NovelsScience Fiction Time TravelBritish and Irish FictionLiterature and Fiction, Science FictionCartoons and ComicsSpace and TimeShort StoriesEnglish FictionTextsEasy Reading MaterialsChild and Youth FictionComics & Graphic Novels, Science FictionComics & Graphic Novels, LiteraryEnglish LiteratureColoring BooksColorAdaptationsComic Books, StripsInventorsImaginary Wars and BattlesScience-fictionRomansVoyages Dans Le TempsRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseDictionariesEnglish LanguageSpanishGermanFrenchKoreanTime MachineFantasy FictionRomans, NouvellesDystopiesViaje a Través Del TiempoNovelaCiencia-ficciónDistopíasWells, H. G., 1866-1946Romans, Nouvelles, EtcLong Now Manual for Civilization

People

EloiMorlocksWeenaH. G. Wells (1866-1946)

Places

England