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Flip the Silver Switch

Jackie Yeager

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Flip the Silver Switch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jackie Yeager

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What happens when a team faces a challenge no one saw coming? The Crimson Five arrive in Quebec City, ready for the Piedmont Global Championships, but things quickly change. Can Kia lead her friends to work together before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Flip the Silver Switch follows the Crimson Five as they compete in a science-themed championship in Quebec City. The story emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving under pressure, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. It contains no intense content, making it a safe and engaging choice for young readers interested in science fiction and adventure.

Why we rated Flip the Silver Switch 11LE

Flip the Silver Switch is written at a Level 6 reading level across 296 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flip the Silver Switch works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Flip the Silver Switch as 11LE ("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, Flip the Silver Switch explores friendship, adventure, science & nature, teamwork, and coming of age — 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 friendship, adventure, science & nature.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

296 pages
ISBN
9781944995690
Pages
296
Publisher
Crimson Five
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionQuebecCanadaInventorsInterpersonal RelationsContests