Timekeepers
Catherine Webb
Timekeepers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Number 2 in series
by Catherine Webb
The text is written at a 7th 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
Here’s a secret: Sam holds a mighty power that could save the whole world, but using it means risking everything—even himself. Dark gods like Seth, Jehovah, and Thor are trying to take control, and Sam’s only chance is to unleash a light that reaches into every mind on Earth. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Timekeepers is a fantasy adventure perfect for middle-grade readers, following Sam as he battles powerful elder gods to protect humanity. The story includes themes of sacrifice and the struggle between good and evil, with some complex concepts and fantastical elements. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a gripping narrative with moderate intensity in emotional and thematic content.
Why we rated Timekeepers 12MT
Timekeepers is written at a Level 7 reading level across 320 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Timekeepers works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Timekeepers as 12MT ("Moderate — Thematic") 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, thematic difficulty — 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, Timekeepers explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
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
12MT — Moderate — ThematicReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780349002026
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Atom
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction