Faun & Games (Xanth)
Piers Anthony
Faun & Games (Xanth)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Piers Anthony
Xanth
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Join Forrest Faun on a thrilling journey to a secret tiny planet nestled within the magical world of Xanth. With his whimsical 'day mare' by his side, he encounters enchanting wonders and playful mysteries that spark imagination and laughter. Adventure and magic blend seamlessly in this captivating tale that will delight fans of fantasy and fun.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Faun & Games (Xanth) 9C
Faun & Games (Xanth) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 340 pages (approximately 101,706 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Faun & Games (Xanth) works for readers up to grade 6.9.
Read aloud, Faun & Games (Xanth) runs about 11.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Faun & Games (Xanth) as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Faun & Games (Xanth) explores fantasy, adventure, magic, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0812555112
- Pages
- 340
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- October 15, 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 101,706
- Read-Aloud
- ~11h 18m
- Text Density
- Dense