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Time shifters

Chris Grine

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Time shifters

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Grine

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Luke stumbles through the dark woods, heart pounding, as shadowy monsters close in on him. Clutching a glowing device he barely understands, he presses a button—and suddenly, everything changes. Where has he landed, and will the monsters follow?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Luke, a boy coping with his brother's recent death, who finds a mysterious device that transports him to a parallel dimension. The story includes elements of suspense and mild peril appropriate for readers aged 9-12, with themes of loss, adventure, and science fiction. Parents should note the presence of fantasy creatures and moments of tension but no graphic content.

Why we rated Time shifters 11ME

Time shifters is written at a Level 6 reading level across 265 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Time shifters works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Time shifters as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Time shifters explores adventure, science & nature, and family — 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 adventure, science & nature, family.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

265 pages
ISBN
9780545926577
Pages
265
Publisher
Graphix
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

BoysRobotsSpace and TimeAdventure and AdventurersScience Fiction