Is Lord of the Flies suitable for 12 year olds?
Is Lord of the Flies suitable for 12 year olds? This coming-of-age book by William Golding is published by Riverhead Books, a division of Penguin Group and is written for ages 13 and up. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness.
Is Lord of the Flies movie scary?
The movie has some very scary moments, and the overall theme may be particularly troubling for some kids. But it’s more kid-friendly than the 1990 remake, which updates the story with a contemporary setting and changes the boys’ nationality to American.
What grade level is Lord of the Flies?
This book’s Lexile measure is 770L and is frequently taught in the 9th and 10th grade.
Is Lord of the Flies gory?
There are arguably several. There is one that has garnered the most criticism and complaint from critics and educators though. The scene where the sow’s head is mounted on a spike. This scene has always been seen as gruesome and is one of the reasons the book has been banned by so many schools.
