The Gods of Mars (Electronic Paperback on CDROM)
Edgar Rice Burroughs
The Gods of Mars (Electronic Paperback on CDROM)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The text is written at a 7th 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
Have you ever wondered what happens after you leave a place you love? Imagine returning to Mars only to find yourself trapped in the mysterious Valley Dor, where no one can escape. What secrets does this strange land hold, and will John Carter reunite with his family?
Quick Assessment
The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel suitable for middle-grade readers, continuing the adventures of John Carter on Mars. It explores themes of separation, loyalty, and courage as Carter navigates a mysterious afterlife-like valley. The story contains imaginative science fiction elements and mild peril appropriate for ages 9-12.
Why we rated The Gods of Mars (Electronic Paperback on CDROM) 12LP
The Gods of Mars (Electronic Paperback on CDROM) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 300 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Gods of Mars (Electronic Paperback on CDROM) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Gods of Mars (Electronic Paperback on CDROM) as 12LP ("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.
Thematically, The Gods of Mars (Electronic Paperback on CDROM) explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and family — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — 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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781891595349
- Pages
- 300
- Publisher
- Qvision Publishing
- Published
- 2020-11-03
- Type
- Fiction