Mirror of Pharos
J. S. Landor
Mirror of Pharos
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J. S. Landor
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
Here’s a secret: hidden within an ancient mirror lies a gateway to wild adventures and powerful animal magic. A brave wolf leads the way through time’s twists and turns, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Mirror of Pharos is an engaging middle-grade fantasy novel featuring time travel and magical animals, centered around an epic wolf character. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers action and adventure without intense violence or mature themes. Additional online content enriches the reading experience with character profiles and background stories.
Why we rated Mirror of Pharos 11LE
Mirror of Pharos is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mirror of Pharos works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Mirror of Pharos as 11LE ("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, Mirror of Pharos explores fantasy world-building, adventure, animals, and friendship — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781788034159
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Troubador Publishing Ltd
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction