Time tangle

Frances Eagar

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Time tangle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances Eagar

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 crackle of the fireplace mixes with the cold night air at the convent school during Christmas. Suddenly, a mysterious young man appears, his clothes whispering tales from long ago. What secrets does he carry, and could he be a ghost from the sixteenth century?

Themes

Time TravelHistoryJuvenile FictionMystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows a young girl staying at her convent school over Christmas who encounters a mysterious young man she suspects might be a ghost from the sixteenth century. The story explores themes of time travel and history in an accessible way for ages 9-12. Parents should note the historical context and mild supernatural elements but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

127 pages
ISBN
0840765363
Pages
127
Publisher
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Published
1977
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Time Travel

Places

Great Britain