The lion of Delos.
Anne Worboys
The lion of Delos.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne Worboys
The text is written at a 6th 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 a simple trip to a sunny Greek island turned into a thrilling adventure? Imagine being chased through winding streets while trying to find your missing twin sister. Danger lurks behind every corner, and the secrets you uncover could change everything.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Virginia Sanderson as she searches for her missing twin sister on the Greek island of Mykonos, only to become entangled in an international smuggling ring and murder investigation. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains suspense and mild peril but no graphic content. It offers an exciting introduction to mystery and adventure with themes of family and bravery.
Why we rated The lion of Delos. 11ME
The lion of Delos. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 263 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The lion of Delos. works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The lion of Delos. as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, The lion of Delos. explores mystery, adventure, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0440048141
- Pages
- 263
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction