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Darth Maul's Revenge

Eric Arnold

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Darth Maul's Revenge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Darth Maul's Revenge

by Eric Arnold

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a fierce Sith warrior was on your trail, determined to catch you no matter what? Darth Maul is on a mission to find two Jedi Knights and Queen Amidala, and he’s ready to use all his dark powers to succeed. Can they escape his revenge, or is this the end of their adventure?

Themes

Action & AdventureScience FictionFantasyJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction adventure follows Darth Maul as he pursues two Jedi Knights and Queen Amidala, putting his Sith skills to the test. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story features action and suspense but stays appropriate for this age group. Parents should note that the book includes themes of conflict and revenge within a fantasy setting.

Why we rated Darth Maul's Revenge 9LP

Darth Maul's Revenge is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Darth Maul's Revenge works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Darth Maul's Revenge 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Darth Maul's Revenge explores action & adventure, science fiction, fantasy, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about action & adventure, science fiction, fantasy.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780606202732
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
January 2000
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureBeginnerScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction