Time Remote! (Another Sommer-Time Story)
Carl Sommer
Time Remote! (Another Sommer-Time Story)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carl Sommer
Illustrated by Greg Budwine
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Crunch! The sweet taste of candy fills the air as Christopher zips past chores and homework with his magical time remote. But as days blur into years, he feels something missing deep inside. Could skipping the hard stuff really make life better?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader explores themes of diligence, self-discipline, and responsibility through the story of Christopher, a boy who uses a time remote to skip unpleasant tasks. As he experiences the consequences of avoiding challenges, the story gently teaches the value of hard work and perseverance. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers an engaging way to discuss the importance of effort and personal growth.
Why we rated Time Remote! (Another Sommer-Time Story) 6C
Time Remote! (Another Sommer-Time Story) is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Time Remote! (Another Sommer-Time Story) works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Time Remote! (Another Sommer-Time Story) as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Time Remote! (Another Sommer-Time Story) explores coming of age, family, friendship, social issues - values, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781575375618
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Advance Publishing
- Published
- April 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- ES