Ultimatum
Richard H. Rohmer
Ultimatum
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Richard H. Rohmer
The text is written at a 6th 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 sharp crack of an explosion shatters the icy silence at the top of the world. Cold wind bites your cheeks as a mysterious crisis unfolds, threatening everything you know. Can anyone stop the danger before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Ultimatum is a middle-grade science fiction novel centered around a sudden crisis triggered by an explosion in a remote, icy location. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features themes of adventure and suspense with manageable tension. Parents can expect a thrilling but age-appropriate story without graphic content.
Why we rated Ultimatum 11LP
Ultimatum is written at a Level 6 reading level across 227 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ultimatum works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Ultimatum as 11LP ("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, Ultimatum weaves together science fiction and adventure.
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 science fiction, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0772006180
- Pages
- 227
- Publisher
- Clarke, Irwin
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction