The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

C. S. Lewis

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Lewis

Chronicles of Narnia

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

When four siblings step through a magical wardrobe, they find themselves in the enchanted world of Narnia, where a fierce battle between good and evil unfolds. With the help of Aslan, a powerful lion, they face challenges to break the icy grip of the White Witch and bring hope back to the land. Adventure and courage await in this timeless tale of friendship and bravery.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

206 pages
36,363 words
4h 2m read-aloud
ISBN
0064471047
Pages
206
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,363
Lexile
710L
Read-Aloud
~4h 2m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

The 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 MalFantasyFairy 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