A Boy And His Bot
Daniel H. Wilson
A Boy And His Bot
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Daniel H. Wilson
The text is written at a 5th 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
When Code tumbles into a hidden world crafted entirely from metal and machines, he must navigate strange landscapes filled with robot inhabitants. Facing a wicked ruler guarding a powerful artifact, Code races against time to save this mechanical realm and find his way back home. Packed with futuristic gadgets and thrilling adventures, this tale sparks the imagination of young sci-fi fans.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated A Boy And His Bot 10LP
A Boy And His Bot is written at a Level 5-6 reading level (approximately 38,177 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Boy And His Bot works for readers up to grade 7.7.
Read aloud, A Boy And His Bot runs about 4.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate A Boy And His Bot as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, A Boy And His Bot explores adventure, science & nature, friendship, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781599902807
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Childrens
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 38,177
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 15m