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The Labyrinth of Doom

Stuart Gibbs · 2022

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Labyrinth of Doom by Stuart Gibbs. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 2/5 · Death of a character 1/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Series positionBook 2 · Once Upon a Tim
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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Next volumeBook 3 · The Sea of TerrorStrongest cautions: Frightening scenes 2/5 · Violence 2/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · ONCE UPON A TIMAges 8+
    Violence3/5Frightening scenes2/5Death of a character1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · The Labyrinth of Doom
    Frightening scenes3/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · The Sea of Terror
    Frightening scenes2/5Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · The Quest of Danger
    Violence2/5Death of a character1/5Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mention of danger or past casualties, but no on-page graphic deaths.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language typical of middle-grade fiction.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Light, age-appropriate crushes and flirting between middle-school characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Suspenseful situations and near-misses typical of the genre.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Standard spy-themed action with mild peril, gadgets, and non-graphic skirmishes.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Facing frightening obstacles and protecting friends are central examples of principled bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The labyrinth setting, imaginative fantasy world, riddles, and inventive escapes strongly encourage imaginative thinking.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Diverse cast of friends is featured, though development varies.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Introduces mild concepts related to logic, strategy, and problem-solving.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Positive emphasis on protecting friends and cooperation.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Teamwork, loyalty, perseverance, resourcefulness, and resisting unfair power are strongly reinforced.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and loyalty to friends.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Labyrinth of Doom would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Labyrinth of Doom, and what caused that change?
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