Boy robot

Simon Curtis

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Boy robot

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Simon Curtis

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Isaak sprints through dark alleyways, heart pounding as soldiers close in behind him. His adoptive parents are gone, and a mysterious girl just saved his life—but the truth about who he really is could be even more dangerous. Will Isaak escape the hunters, or will his secret catch up to him?

Quick Assessment

This science fiction novel follows 17-year-old Isaak, who discovers he is a government-made robot targeted for termination. As he flees from a secret military force, Isaak must navigate complex questions about identity, humanity, and survival. Suitable for teens 13 and older, the story contains action, mild peril, and themes of belonging and self-discovery.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

432 pages
ISBN
9781481459297
Pages
432
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2016?
Type
Fiction
Lexile
800L

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureSurvival StoriesScience FictionRobotsYoung Adult FictionSocial ThemesPhysical & Emotional AbuseTeen FictionSurvival