Time Soldiers Gift Set
Kathleen Duey
Time Soldiers Gift Set
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Rex, Rex 2 & Patch (Time Soldiers)
by Kathleen Duey
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crackle of static fills the air as the time machine whirs to life, sending sparks of adventure flying. You can almost feel the buzz of electricity under your fingertips as heroes leap through history’s mysteries, racing against time itself. Every moment holds a new surprise, stirring excitement and wonder deep in your heart.
Quick Assessment
This gift set includes three hardcover middle-grade science fiction adventure books—REX, REX 2, and PATCH—geared toward readers aged 9 to 12. The stories combine action and historical exploration with accessible language suitable for grade 4.5 reading levels. Parents should note these books focus on imaginative time-travel adventures and contain no intense content.
Why we rated Time Soldiers Gift Set 9C
Time Soldiers Gift Set is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Time Soldiers Gift Set works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Time Soldiers Gift Set as 9C ("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 Soldiers Gift Set explores adventure, science & nature, and fantasy world-building — 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, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781929945238
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Big Guy Books
- Published
- July 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction