What reading level is The Lazarus child?

The Lazarus child by Robert Mawson is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Lazarus child appropriate for?

The Lazarus child is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The Lazarus child?

The Lazarus child is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Lazarus child have any content warnings?

The Lazarus child has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Lazarus child?

The Lazarus child by Robert Mawson is 450 pages.

The Lazarus child

Robert Mawson

The Lazarus child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Mawson

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the only way to wake someone from a deep sleep was through a secret, risky treatment? Imagine a brave girl trapped in a silent world, and a doctor who might be her only chance to come back. But every miracle has its shadow, and this one might change everything forever.

Themes

FamilyIllness & InjuryMedical EthicsHope & Resilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows the story of a young girl in a coma and the controversial neurologist her parents turn to for a potential cure. It explores themes of hope, medical ethics, and the emotional challenges families face during critical health crises. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story handles sensitive topics with care but includes emotional intensity related to illness and family stress.