Walker of Time
Helen Hughes Vick
Walker of Time
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Helen Hughes Vick
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The dry wind stirs the dust, carrying whispers of a long-lost world. A sharp scent of sage fills the air as two friends find themselves stepping into the past, where ancient villages face the harsh grip of drought and sickness. Can a young boy become the leader his people desperately need when the future depends on it?
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel follows a fifteen-year-old Hopi boy and his friend as they travel back 800 years to the Sinagua culture, confronting challenges like drought and illness. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the story explores themes of Native American heritage and leadership in times of crisis. The book contains mature themes related to survival and cultural history but is appropriate for middle to high school readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613885799
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- January 2005
- Type
- Fiction