What reading level is Memory Maze?

Memory Maze by Gordon Korman is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 780L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Memory Maze appropriate for?

Memory Maze is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Memory Maze?

Memory Maze is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Memory Maze have any content warnings?

Memory Maze has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Memory Maze?

Memory Maze by Gordon Korman is 234 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Memory Maze

Gordon Korman

Memory Maze

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

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

What if you had the power to control minds but had to hide it from everyone? Jackson Opus is on the run because his secret hypnotist skills could be used for something very scary. Can he stay safe while stopping Dr. Mako from twisting his powers for evil?

Themes

Paranormal FictionAdventure Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

Memory Maze follows Jackson Opus, a young hypnotist who must hide from a dangerous adversary seeking to exploit his abilities. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade fiction explores themes of trust, courage, and the paranormal, with mild suspense and fantasy elements. Parents should note the story involves some peril and tension but is appropriate for this age group.

Why we rated Memory Maze 9LE

Memory Maze is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 780L across 234 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Memory Maze works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Memory Maze as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Memory Maze explores paranormal fiction, adventure, friendship, and family — 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 paranormal fiction, adventure, friendship.