A Princess of Mars (Clear Print)
Edgar Rice Burroughs
A Princess of Mars (Clear Print)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a daring Earthman found himself on a strange red planet ruled by fierce warriors and ancient secrets? John Carter’s incredible adventures in a world of towering creatures and fierce battles are just the start of something unforgettable. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic science fiction novel follows John Carter, a Civil War veteran who mysteriously transports to Mars and becomes embroiled in its alien cultures and conflicts. Suitable for teens, it introduces themes of adventure, heroism, and exploration with some fantasy violence typical of the genre. The clear print edition uses a larger font to support readers who prefer easier readability.
Why we rated A Princess of Mars (Clear Print) 11LP
A Princess of Mars (Clear Print) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 260 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Princess of Mars (Clear Print) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A Princess of Mars (Clear Print) 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, A Princess of Mars (Clear Print) explores classics, adventure, fantasy world-building, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about classics, adventure, fantasy world-building.
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.
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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
- 9781846373312
- Pages
- 260
- Publisher
- Echo Library
- Published
- July 3, 2003
- Type
- Fiction