Pan's labyrinth

Guillermo del Toro, Cornelia Funke

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Pan's labyrinth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Guillermo del Toro, Cornelia Funke

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What if you discovered a magical labyrinth hidden in a dark, war-torn world? Imagine meeting mysterious fauns, terrifying monsters, and brave rebels all while trying to unlock secrets that could change everything. But what if the greatest danger isn’t the creatures you face, but the cruelty that hides in the shadows?

Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingWar & ConflictImaginationFamilyCourage

Quick Assessment

Pan's Labyrinth is a dark fantasy novel adapted from Guillermo del Toro’s acclaimed film, suited for readers aged 9-12 with a grade 4.5 reading level. It explores complex themes such as war, cruelty, and the power of imagination through richly drawn characters and haunting storytelling. Parents should be aware of intense and potentially frightening scenes involving violence and dark fantasy elements.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Cruelty War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

119 pages
ISBN
0780657306
Pages
119
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2019-07-02
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

LabyrinthsDramaMilitary BasesImagination in ChildrenCrueltyMothers and DaughtersGood and EvilBases MilitaresTeatroMadre E HijasForeign FilmsDVD-Video DiscsFeature FilmsMexicoFantasy FilmsThrillersFilms for the Hearing Impaired