The Maze (Avon Camelot Books)
Will Hobbs
The Maze (Avon Camelot Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Will Hobbs
The text is written at a 6th 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
The dry desert air smells like sagebrush and adventure as Rick’s footsteps crunch over the rocky ground. Escaping the noise and walls of a juvenile detention center, he finds himself in the vast Canyonlands, where the sky stretches wide and wild. Here, surrounded by soaring condors and endless canyons, Rick begins a journey that challenges him to find freedom—and himself.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows 14-year-old Rick, a foster child who escapes juvenile detention and journeys to Utah’s Canyonlands National Park. Along the way, he meets a bird biologist working to restore condors to the wild, blending themes of personal growth, nature conservation, and social challenges. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book contains mild peril and addresses themes of juvenile justice and self-discovery.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613195249
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- March 2001
- Type
- Fiction