Mind Trap
G. Clifton Wisler
Mind Trap
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by G. Clifton Wisler
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Scott, a young telepath from a distant world, faces the challenge of keeping his true nature hidden while confined in a secretive facility for psychic kids. As he navigates the strange experiments and the watchful eyes of the enigmatic doctor, Scott must find a way to protect himself and uncover the institute's secrets.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Mind Trap 9LP
Mind Trap is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 136 pages (approximately 27,136 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mind Trap works for readers up to grade 6.2.
Read aloud, Mind Trap runs about 3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Mind Trap as 9LP ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Mind Trap explores science & nature, adventure, friendship, and identity & self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
- 0525674640
- Pages
- 136
- Publisher
- Dutton Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1990-10-25
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 27,136
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 1m
- Text Density
- Standard