Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series)
Robert Swindells
Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Swindells
Illustrated by Jon Riley
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.
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.
Why we rated Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series) 9LP
Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series) 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Room 13 (Lythway Large Print Children's Series) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and mystery — 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, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
- 9780745113715
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Macmillan Reference USA
- Published
- November 1991
- Type
- Fiction