Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series)

Robert Swindells

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Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Swindells

Illustrated by Jon Riley

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

The creak of old floorboards echoes through the silent hotel as midnight approaches, sending shivers down Fliss’s spine. The air is thick with mystery, and the faint smell of sea salt mingles with something strange and magical. Just when you think it’s safe, the shadows come alive—and that’s when the real adventure begins.

Themes

AdventureFantasy World-BuildingFriendshipMystery

Quick Assessment

Room 13 is a thrilling middle-grade fantasy about a girl named Fliss who confronts mysterious changes at a seaside hotel during a school trip. The story features supernatural elements and mild suspense appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should know that the book includes some scenes of mild peril and fantasy magic, suitable for children comfortable with light spooky themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780745113715
Pages
192
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Published
November 1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience FictionLarge Print