In The Wardrobe of Time, Ada travels to Mainz in 1450 and meets Johannes Gutenberg at the moment of the printing press. She learns how movable metal letters make pages, inks rollers, prints a sheet, and nearly mixes the type. She fixes her mistake, understands why printers keep letters sorted, and writes one clear idea in her red notebook: the printing press let knowledge reach everyone.
This is a Level 12 book on Castle Island: rich 22-page stories for confident readers. It is a book to read together; audio narration is not included at the moment. In the app your child can read it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
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Four ways to enjoy this story
Read
Every word ready to help.
Read to me
Listen while each word lights up.
Record me
Read aloud, then play it back.
Quiz
No mistakes wins a star.
Questions about The Machine of a Thousand Books
Is "The Machine of a Thousand Books" free to read?
"The Machine of a Thousand Books" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Selected books are free to try.
What reading level is "The Machine of a Thousand Books"?
It is a Level 12 book on Castle Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: rich 22-page stories for confident readers.
Does "The Machine of a Thousand Books" include narration?
This book does not include audio narration at the moment. Read it together in the app, record your own reading and try the quiz.
What age is "The Machine of a Thousand Books" for?
Level 12 books suit children who are reading longer stories, usually around ages 7–10, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
