Tom and Emily's Incredible Adventure to the World of the Gossamerians
David J. Price
Tom and Emily's Incredible Adventure to the World of the Gossamerians
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David J. Price
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 crisp rustle of leaves and the faint shimmer of magic fill the air as Tom and Emily step through a glowing portal hidden in the English countryside. Suddenly, they find themselves in the sparkling World of Gossamer, where dragons soar and fairy folk whisper secrets. But the air grows heavy with danger, and only their courage and cleverness can save this enchanted land.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows siblings Tom and Emily as they travel from Edwardian England to the magical World of Gossamer, where they face a dragon and later a threatening alien invasion. The story blends elements of fantasy, science, and environmental themes suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book contains mild peril and explores themes of bravery, friendship, and ecological balance.
Why we rated Tom and Emily's Incredible Adventure to the World of the Gossamerians 9LP
Tom and Emily's Incredible Adventure to the World of the Gossamerians is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 130 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tom and Emily's Incredible Adventure to the World of the Gossamerians works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Tom and Emily's Incredible Adventure to the World of the Gossamerians as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Tom and Emily's Incredible Adventure to the World of the Gossamerians explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, science & nature, and historical — 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, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781909740419
- Pages
- 130
- Publisher
- New Generation Publishing
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction