What reading level is Maze of the Beast?

Maze of the Beast by Emily Rodda is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maze of the Beast appropriate for?

Maze of the Beast is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Maze of the Beast?

Maze of the Beast is fiction — Magic.

Does Maze of the Beast have any content warnings?

Maze of the Beast has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maze of the Beast?

Maze of the Beast by Emily Rodda is 129 pages.

Maze of the Beast

Emily Rodda

Maze of the Beast

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Rodda

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 salty spray of the sea fills your nose as eerie shadows flicker beneath the waves. Somewhere in the dark, the hideous Glus waits, guarding a gem that could change everything. Can Lief, Barda, and Jasmine face the maze’s dangers and find the courage to conquer the beast’s lair?

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building FriendshipCourage

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Lief, Barda, and Jasmine as they venture into a perilous underwater maze to retrieve a magical gem. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features themes of bravery, friendship, and adventure within a richly imagined fantasy world. Parents should note mild fantasy violence and suspenseful scenes that build tension but remain appropriate for this age group.