Map of the Passages
Pierdomenico Baccalario
Map of the Passages
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Pierdomenico Baccalario
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 an ancient map could unlock secret passages hidden beneath the Scottish Highlands? Imagine discovering a world full of magic and adventure, where every turn could lead to a thrilling mystery. But can you solve the puzzle before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows a magical adventure set in Scotland, where young adventurers explore secret passages and unravel mysteries. Suitable for ages 9-12, it combines fantasy elements with engaging storytelling that encourages imagination and problem-solving. The story contains mild fantasy peril but remains appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Map of the Passages 11LP
Map of the Passages is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Map of the Passages works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Map of the Passages 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, Map of the Passages explores adventure, magic, fantasy world-building, friendship, and mystery — 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, magic, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
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
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781434265210
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Capstone Classroom
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction