What reading level is Ironhand?

Ironhand by Charlie Fletcher is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ironhand appropriate for?

Ironhand is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fantasy Violence, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Ironhand?

Ironhand is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ironhand have any content warnings?

Ironhand has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fantasy Violence, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ironhand?

Ironhand by Charlie Fletcher is 400 pages.

Ironhand

Charlie Fletcher

Ironhand

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charlie Fletcher

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if a mysterious power started growing right out of your hand, twisting like veins of marble, bronze, and stone? George Chapman didn’t just find a magical stone—he disturbed an ancient truce that pulls him into a battle between living statues. Now, with his friends captured and danger closing in, every choice could mean the difference between saving the day or losing everything.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

Ironhand follows George Chapman, a young boy caught in a magical conflict involving living statues in London. As he faces a dangerous power growing from his hand, George must complete three challenging trials to prevent fatal consequences. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains fantasy violence and themes of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

400 pages

ISBN: 9781423101772
Pages: 400
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Published: May 20, 2008
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicFantasySpace and TimeStatuesStatues in FictionSpace and Time in FictionEngland in FictionFantasy FictionLondon

Places

EnglandLondon (England)