What reading level is Time pieces?

Time pieces by Virginia Hamilton is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Time pieces appropriate for?

Time pieces is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Time pieces?

Time pieces is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Time pieces have any content warnings?

Time pieces has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 pieces?

Time pieces by Virginia Hamilton is 199 pages.

Time pieces

Virginia Hamilton

Time pieces

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Book of Times

by Virginia Hamilton

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Valena's life is full of moments that change everything—like running from a tornado and standing up to a mean teacher. But her story is even bigger, reaching back to her great-grandfather's brave journey from slavery to freedom. These time pieces show how the past shapes who we are today.

Themes

Family Historical Multicultural Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This novella by Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton explores the life of Valena, a young girl in Ohio, weaving together her present experiences with her family's history of escaping slavery. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it addresses themes of family, resilience, and racial prejudice with sensitivity and historical insight. Parents should note moments of mild peril and subtle social challenges that provide meaningful context.