Flip the Silver Switch
Jackie Yeager
Flip the Silver Switch
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jackie Yeager
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?
Themes
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 — 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
- 9781944995690
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- Crimson Five
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction