Boy robot
Simon Curtis
Boy robot
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Simon Curtis
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481459297
- Pages
- 432
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2016?
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 800L