What reading level is Boy X?

Boy X by Dan Smith is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Boy X appropriate for?

Boy X is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Boy X is fiction — Conspiracies.

Does Boy X have any content warnings?

Boy X has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Boy X?

Boy X by Dan Smith is 274 pages.

Boy X

Dan Smith

Boy X

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Smith

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The salty ocean breeze stings Ash's face as waves crash against the rocky shore. He’s trapped on a mysterious island, far from home, with secrets swirling around him like the fog. With only Isabel by his side, Ash must unravel a dangerous mystery to save his family—and himself.

Themes

Family Adventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade thriller follows twelve-year-old Ash McCarthy as he navigates a kidnapping and a secretive project linked to his mother. Set against the backdrop of an island near Costa Rica, the story involves themes of family loyalty and trust. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains suspenseful elements but no graphic content.