Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure
by Georgia Byng
HarperCollinsPublishers 2005
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- responsibility and power
- time travel and consequences
- courage
- loyalty
- identity
- good vs. evil
About this book
In this third Molly Moon adventure, the orphan with extraordinary hypnotic talents discovers a way to travel through time—just when a daring rescue and a new villain make it necessary. Molly, her loyal pug Petula, and best friend Rocky must think fast, use their wits, and learn the risks of changing the past. Fast-paced action, humor, and a big heart keep pages turning. Great for confident elementary and middle grade readers who enjoy magic mixed with real-world friendship and responsibility.
Setting: contemporary England and various moments in the 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure right for my child?
Yes — Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.5, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, responsibility and power, time travel and consequences.
How long does it take to read Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure takes around 9.4h to finish. The book has 93,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure have an AR quiz?
Yes — Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure has an AR quiz available, worth 13 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure?
Molly Moon's hypnotic time travel adventure has an AR reading level of 5.5, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.