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THE TIME PIRATE

Ted Bell

The time traveler Nick McIver fights Nazis and helps George Washington.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face danger and there are references to historical casualties, but it is not gratuitous.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries are mentioned in the context of combat, but not depicted graphically.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, suitable for the intended age group.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Features minor, age-appropriate crushes consistent with the target demographic.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Time-travel dangers, pursuit, captivity, pirates, and threatening situations create sustained tension for younger readers.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional period-appropriate references to tobacco or alcohol use by adults.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes action sequences involving naval battles, pirates, and historical wartime conflict.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of facing fear to protect others and preserve history.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Engages the imagination through creative time-travel mechanics.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available assessment suggests limited representation beyond the primary cast; evidence about characters’ backgrounds and identities is sparse.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Introduces historical concepts and figures from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate loyalty and altruism in difficult situations.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes themes of integrity, duty, and the importance of history.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Nick acts as a brave, principled protagonist.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in THE TIME PIRATE would you have made differently, and why?
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