Labyrinth of Doom
Stuart Gibbs
Labyrinth of Doom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stuart Gibbs
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
The air is thick with the scent of damp stone and ancient secrets as Tim steps into the twisting maze. Every creak and whisper seems to echo from the shadows, daring him to find the way out before it’s too late. Fear and excitement tangle in his chest—will he and his friends escape the Labyrinth of Doom?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Tim and his friends as they navigate a mysterious and challenging labyrinth filled with puzzles and surprises. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving without intense violence or mature themes. Parents can expect a thrilling but age-appropriate quest story.
Why we rated Labyrinth of Doom 9LE
Labyrinth of Doom is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Labyrinth of Doom works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Labyrinth of Doom as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Labyrinth of Doom explores adventure, friendship, problem-solving, and fantasy world-building — 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 adventure, friendship, problem-solving.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781534499287
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction