Maze of Death
David Solomons
Maze of Death
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Solomons
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 a mysterious signal pulled the Doctor back to Earth, leading to a giant brass statue that starts coming to life? Imagine racing through the London Underground, chased by a wild Minotaur, and uncovering secrets beneath the sea. Can the Doctor stop an ancient enemy before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction adventure features the Thirteenth Doctor from Doctor Who, who faces an ancient enemy awakening through a mysterious brass statue. With themes of mystery, action, and fantasy, the story includes thrilling chases and imaginative settings like the London Underground and an alien ship beneath the sea. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers excitement with no intense content to worry about.
Why we rated Maze of Death 11LP
Maze of Death is written at a Level 6 reading level across 244 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Maze of Death works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Maze of Death 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, Maze of Death explores science & nature, adventure, fantasy world-building, 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 science & nature, adventure, 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781984896032
- Pages
- 244
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction