There Comes a Time (Landmark Books)
Milton Meltzer
There Comes a Time (Landmark Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Milton Meltzer
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
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.
Why we rated There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) 9MS
There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) as 9MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — 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 mild intensity score.
Thematically, There Comes a Time (Landmark Books) explores african american history, civil rights, history, and social justice — 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 african american history, civil rights, history.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780606240970
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- April 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction