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Dream on
Kerstin Gier
Dream on
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Silver Trilogy
by Kerstin Gier
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
Here's a secret: Liv Silver thought her biggest problems were behind her — new home, new family, even a sweet crush. But shadows are creeping into her dreams, and someone knows all her secrets. The mystery is just starting, and nothing is what it seems.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Dream On follows Liv Silver as she navigates life in London with her new family and a budding romance, all while confronting dark forces in her dreams. This middle-grade paranormal fiction blends themes of love, friendship, and suspense, suitable for readers aged 9-12. The story handles mild supernatural elements and emotional tension without graphic content.
Why we rated Dream on 10LE
Dream on is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 800L across 317 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dream on works for readers up to grade 7.5.
We rate Dream on as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Dream on explores romance, paranormal fiction, adventure, friendship, and family — 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 romance, paranormal fiction, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781627790796
- Pages
- 317
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 800L