Keepers of the labyrinth

Keepers of the labyrinth is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 287 pages (approximately 77,932 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Keepers of the labyrinth works for readers up to grade 7.2.

Read aloud, Keepers of the labyrinth runs about 8.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Keepers of the labyrinth as 10LP ("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.

Thematically, Keepers of the labyrinth explores mothers and daughters, adventure, greek mythology, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.