What reading level is Blade?

Blade by Tim Bowler is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Blade appropriate for?

Blade is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Loneliness, Identity & Self-Discovery.

Blade is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Blade have any content warnings?

Blade has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Loneliness, Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Blade?

Blade by Tim Bowler is 160 pages.

Blade

Tim Bowler

Blade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tim Bowler

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wished you could erase your past and start fresh? Imagine having many names but only one that truly fits—a name everyone once knew but now forgets. What secrets does Blade carry, and why is he talking to you now?

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

Blade is a middle-grade fiction novel about a boy who struggles with his identity and the loss of his friend Becky. The story explores themes of grief, self-discovery, and loneliness, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 who can handle emotional depth. Parents should note the book deals with serious topics but presents them in an accessible way.