Travelers
Brett Riley
Travelers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Freaks Novel
by Brett Riley
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
The Freaks sprint through the dense woods, hearts pounding as federal agents close in behind them. Suddenly, the shadowy figure of Baltar appears, sharing secrets that could change everything. But deep in the forest, an ancient trickster god stirs, ready to shake up their world in ways no one expects.
Quick Assessment
Set in a high-stakes adventure, this middle-grade novel follows a group of friends on the run from federal agents while encountering mystical forces in the woods. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends action, suspense, and fantasy elements. Parents should note the presence of pursuit scenes and supernatural themes that add tension but remain appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Travelers 12ME
Travelers is written at a Level 7 reading level across 311 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Travelers works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Travelers as 12ME ("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, Travelers explores friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal 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
3/10A 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
- 9781945501470
- Pages
- 311
- Publisher
- Imbrifex Books
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction