Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1
Tess Sharpe
Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
off the Grid
by Tess Sharpe
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if dinosaurs roamed the world again—right alongside you? Maisie Lockwood dives into thrilling adventures with towering T. rex and clever raptors in a world where prehistoric creatures aren’t just in books or movies. But can she keep up when danger and excitement lurk around every corner?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Maisie Lockwood as she explores a world where dinosaurs have returned, blending action and adventure suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. It offers exciting encounters with both friendly and ferocious prehistoric creatures, tying into the Jurassic World Dominion movie franchise. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and fantasy violence typical of dinosaur adventures.
Why we rated Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1 11LP
Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 209 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1 as 11LP ("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, Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and science & nature — 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, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 9780593373156
- Pages
- 209
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction