Peter Pan & Wendy

J. M. Barrie

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Peter Pan & Wendy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by J. M. Barrie

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

There's a secret about a boy who never grows up and a magical place called Neverland. Imagine flying with fairies and meeting pirates, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy & MagicAdventureFriendshipComing of AgeClassics

Quick Assessment

This classic story follows Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up, and his adventures with Wendy and the Lost Boys in Neverland. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of childhood imagination and adventure with light fantasy elements and mild peril. Parents should know it contains some fantasy violence typical of classic children's literature.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

157 pages
ISBN
9781851451791
Pages
157
Publisher
Trafalgar Square Publishing
Published
1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ClassicsFantasy & MagicFantasyPeter PanAdventure and AdventurersNever-never Land

People

Peter Pan

Places

Neverland