The Maze (Avon Camelot Books)

Will Hobbs

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The Maze (Avon Camelot Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Will Hobbs

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

AdventureFriendshipSocial IssuesNature & ScienceComing of Age

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

248 pages
ISBN
9780613195249
Pages
248
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
March 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureSocial IssuesCondorsFoster Home CareRunaways