What reading level is Time of the Turtle King?

Time of the Turtle King by Mary Pope Osborne is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Time of the Turtle King appropriate for?

Time of the Turtle King is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is Time of the Turtle King?

Time of the Turtle King is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Time of the Turtle King have any content warnings?

Time of the Turtle King has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). 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.

How many pages is Time of the Turtle King?

Time of the Turtle King by Mary Pope Osborne is 113 pages.

Time of the Turtle King

Mary Pope Osborne

Time of the Turtle King

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Pope Osborne

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

The salty air fills your nose and the distant rumble of an erupting volcano shakes the ground beneath your feet. Suddenly, Jack and Annie find themselves racing against time to save a giant tortoise trapped in the Galapagos Islands. Can their newfound turtle knowledge and bravery outmatch nature's fiery fury?

Themes

AdventureFantasy & MagicScience & Nature Friendship

Quick Assessment

In this middle-grade fantasy adventure, siblings Jack and Annie travel to the Galapagos Islands to save a giant tortoise from an erupting volcano. The story blends action and educational elements about wildlife and conservation, making it suitable for children ages 9-12. There is mild peril from natural disasters, but the tone remains adventurous and positive.