CASTLE OF FROME (Escape from the Kingdom of Frome, No 1)
Edward Packard
CASTLE OF FROME (Escape from the Kingdom of Frome, No 1)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edward Packard
The text is written at a 4th 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
You’ve just crossed into the Kingdom of Frome when cold iron bars slam shut behind you. Trapped deep inside a six-level castle filled with strange creatures and hidden traps, every step could be your last. Can you use your wits and a mysterious old map to find the secret path out before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This interactive adventure book invites readers to navigate a complex castle filled with puzzles and mythical creatures as they attempt to escape. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, it challenges critical thinking and problem-solving skills while offering a thrilling fantasy experience. The story contains mild peril but no graphic content, making it appropriate for young teens interested in immersive, choice-driven narratives.
Why we rated CASTLE OF FROME (Escape from the Kingdom of Frome, No 1) 9LP
CASTLE OF FROME (Escape from the Kingdom of Frome, No 1) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 121 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, CASTLE OF FROME (Escape from the Kingdom of Frome, No 1) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate CASTLE OF FROME (Escape from the Kingdom of Frome, No 1) as 9LP ("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, CASTLE OF FROME (Escape from the Kingdom of Frome, No 1) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780553260892
- Pages
- 121
- Publisher
- Bantam Books
- Published
- November 1, 1986
- Type
- Fiction