Tiberius Goes to Rome
Peter Kay
Tiberius Goes to Rome
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peter Kay
The text is written at a 6th 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
Tiberius dashes through the bustling streets of ancient Rome, heart pounding as he dodges a sudden crowd surge. His world is full of challenges, from family drama to secret adventures that could change his fate. But just as he’s about to uncover something big, everything shifts—what happens next?
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel follows Tiberius, a teenage boy navigating the trials of adolescence in ancient Rome. It explores timeless themes of identity, family conflict, and growing up, making it relatable for young readers ages 13 to 18. The book offers a vivid glimpse into Roman life while addressing universal teenage experiences without intense content.
Why we rated Tiberius Goes to Rome 11LE
Tiberius Goes to Rome is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tiberius Goes to Rome works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tiberius Goes to Rome as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Tiberius Goes to Rome explores historical, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781412021036
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Trafford Publishing
- Published
- July 6, 2006
- Type
- Fiction