Return of the Mummy
Robert Lawrence Stine
Return of the Mummy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Goosebumps #23
by Robert Lawrence Stine
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
This book proves mummies aren't just dusty old statues—they can wake up! When a secret chant brings an ancient mummy to life, things get wild and spooky fast. Why does this ancient magic still work today? The answer could change everything.
Quick Assessment
Return of the Mummy is a middle-grade fiction book that explores themes of adventure and ancient mysteries centered around the legend of mummies coming to life. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features mild suspense and fantasy elements without graphic content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in spooky tales.
Why we rated Return of the Mummy 9LP
Return of the Mummy is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Return of the Mummy works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Return of the Mummy 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Return of the Mummy explores adventure, mystery, and fantasy world-building — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
- 9781760273118
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Scholastic Australia
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction