Eye of Minds

James Dashner

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Eye of Minds

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Dashner

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The buzz of computers fills the air, screens glow with dazzling colors, and every step feels like diving deeper into a world beyond your wildest dreams. Michael and his friends race through the VirtNet, where games are more than games—they're a battle for lives. But what happens when the line between fun and danger disappears?

Quick Assessment

This thrilling middle-grade science fiction novel follows Michael, a skilled gamer recruited to stop a dangerous cyberterrorist who traps players inside a virtual reality world. It explores themes of technology, identity, and courage, suitable for readers aged 9-12 with an interest in action-packed adventures. Parents should note the presence of suspenseful scenes and tense moments involving virtual peril.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9780552569736
Pages
320
Publisher
Random House
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Computer GamesVirtual RealityTerrorismScience FictionCyberterrorismRéalité VirtuelleYoung Adult FictionRomanBoys & MenShared Virtual EnvironmentsCyberterrorismeComputers & Digital MediaHackersAction & AdventureAdventure Stories