Llana of Gathol
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Llana of Gathol
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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 wind howls through the ancient city of Gathol as Llana races through shadowed streets, chased by mysterious enemies. Suddenly, a hidden door creaks open beneath her feet—will she escape or fall into the hands of the invisible men? The adventure on Mars has only just begun!
Quick Assessment
Llana of Gathol is a middle-grade science fiction adventure set on Mars, featuring four interconnected stories filled with action, humor, and imaginative world-building. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains mild peril and fantastical elements but no graphic content. The book offers an exciting introduction to classic sci-fi themes and encourages imaginative exploration.
Why we rated Llana of Gathol 9LP
Llana of Gathol is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 191 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Llana of Gathol works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Llana of Gathol 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Llana of Gathol explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 0450015572
- Pages
- 191
- Publisher
- New English Library
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction