The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Hiawyn Oram

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hiawyn Oram

Narnia

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Step through a magical wardrobe and discover the enchanted world of Narnia, where four siblings join a brave lion named Aslan in a battle against the icy rule of the White Witch. Filled with wonder and adventure, this tale invites young readers to explore a land of magic and friendship.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

2,232 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
0060556501
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,232
Read-Aloud
~15 min

Subjects

FantasyThe BlitzFaunsTurkish DelightLionsEnglish Children's StoriesFantasy & MagicAction & AdventureClassicsEnglish Fantasy FictionWitchesWinterScience Fiction & FantasyEnglish Christian FictionSpanish Language MaterialsGood and EvilLeonesChristianityOpen Library Staff PicksBrujasMagicTranslations From EnglishChildren's Stories, EnglishFicción JuvenilNovela FantásticaOpen_syllabus_projectSiblingsFantasy FictionBien Y MalFairy TalesLionNarniaChildrenAnimalsAslan the LionFriendshipLarge Type BooksChildren's Literature, Study and TeachingBritish and Irish FictionAdventure and AdventurersChild and Youth FictionShort StoriesLiterature and Fiction, FantasyAccelerated Reader5.8HistoireUkraïnsʹka Pravoslavna Hromada Uspinni︠a︡ Presvi︠a︡toĭ Bohorodyt︠s︡i V Valeĭ-Sureĭ, B.KUkraĭnsʹka Pravoslavna Gromada Uspínnja Presvjatoĭ Bogorodicí V Valeǰ-Sureǰ

People

AslanLucy PevensieSusan PevensieEdmund PevensiePeter PevensieJadis the White WitchMr. BeaverMrs. BeaverGiant RumblebuffinFather ChristmasMaugrimMr. TumnusDigory KirkeRichard RahlAslan the Lion (Fictitious character)

Places

EnglandNarniaNarnia (Imaginary place)Narnia (Imaginary place)sNarnia (Lugar imaginario)LondonCair ParavelStone Table