What reading level is There Comes a Time (Landmark Books)?

There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) by Milton Meltzer is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) appropriate for?

There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is There Comes a Time (Landmark Books)?

There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) have any content warnings?

There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) has a HootRating of 9MS (Moderate — Social). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

There Comes a Time (Landmark Books)

Milton Meltzer

There Comes a Time (Landmark Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Milton Meltzer

Reading Level 4-5 9MS 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 does it take to change a nation? Imagine a time when voices rose up for fairness and justice, shaping the future for millions. The story of courage and hope is just beginning—will the dream come true?

Themes

African American HistoryCivil RightsHistorySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This book offers a compelling overview of African American history focusing on the pivotal events of the 1950s and 1960s civil rights movement. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it presents historical facts with sensitivity and encourages understanding of the struggle for equal rights in the United States. Parents should note it is a nonfiction work that deals with important social themes appropriate for middle-grade readers.