The Secret Maze
Katrina Charman
The Secret Maze
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Branches Book
by Katrina Charman
Last Firehawk; Branches
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Tag and Skyla embark on an exciting journey through a twisting, ever-changing maze to unlock a magical portal home. Along the way, they face unexpected challenges that test their courage and friendship. But returning might be harder than they imagined, with danger lurking just around the corner.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338565379
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Last Firehawk
- Published
- Nov 02, 2021
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 6,073
- Read-Aloud
- ~40 min
- Text Density
- Light Text