Prince Caspian

C. S. Lewis

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Prince Caspian

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the return to Narnia

by C. S. Lewis

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

I’m going to tell you a secret about a hidden prince—he’s been robbed of his crown and his kingdom. In a land where animals talk and trees walk, he must gather friends and face a dangerous battle to reclaim what’s rightfully his. But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Prince Caspian follows a young prince who must reclaim his throne from an unjust king in the magical land of Narnia. This middle-grade fantasy explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the struggle between good and evil, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains mild peril and fantasy battles but remains appropriate for its target age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

223 pages
ISBN
9780060764920
Pages
223
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PrincesNarniaFriendshipGood and EvilFantasyShipsFairy TalesFantasy FictionLarge Type BooksEnglish Christian FictionEnglish Fantasy FictionChildren's Stories, EnglishKings and RulersChild and Youth FictionAdventure and AdventurersFantasy Fiction, History and CriticismLewis, C. S., 1898-1963Literary RecreationsQuestions and AnswersSprookjesfigurenQueestenJeugdboeken ; VerhalenEnglish FictionAslan the LionMagicAnimalsFantastic FictionFicción JuvenilBien Y MalPríncipesNovela FantásticaChildren's Fantasy FictionPrincessesPolish Language MaterialsSpanish Language MaterialsCuentos InglesesTraducciones Al EspañolLiteratura InglesaFantasíaFantasmesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse

People

Prince CaspianDoctor CorneliusTrumpkinPeter PevensieSusan PevensieEdmund PevensieLucy Pevensie

Places

Cair Paravel