Through the wormhole
Robert J. Favole
Through the wormhole
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert J. Favole
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
Michael and Kate have cracked the code to travel back in time — but not just for fun. They’re on a mission to save Michael’s ancestor, a brave Black cavalryman fighting in the Revolutionary War. What they discover could change history forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Michael and Kate as they use special software to travel back to the American Revolutionary War, focusing on Michael’s ancestor, a Black cavalryman. It explores historical themes of bravery and identity, suitable for readers aged 9-12, with age-appropriate content and no intense violence or mature themes.
Why we rated Through the wormhole 9LT
Through the wormhole is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 182 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Through the wormhole works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Through the wormhole as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Through the wormhole explores time travel, african americans, united states history, revolutionary war, and adventure — 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 time travel, african americans, united states history.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LT — Light — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1930826001
- Pages
- 182
- Publisher
- Flywheel Publishing
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction