What reading level is Metal?

Metal by Perfection Learning Corporation is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Metal appropriate for?

Metal is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Metal is nonfiction — Metals. Part of the How Things Are Made (Perfection Learning); Reading Essentials in Science series.

Does Metal have any content warnings?

Metal has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Metal?

Metal by Perfection Learning Corporation is 40 pages (approximately 5,079 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Metal

Perfection Learning Corporation

Metal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Perfection Learning Corporation

How Things Are Made (Perfection Learning); Reading Essentials in Science

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Eve, Gwen, and Maribeth discover newfound abilities after a magical wizard grants their wishes, but soon realize that power comes with unexpected challenges and risks. Together, they must navigate the perils that arise and learn important lessons about responsibility and friendship.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Metal 10LP

Metal is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 40 pages (approximately 5,079 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Metal works for readers up to grade 7.1.

Read aloud, Metal takes about 34 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Metal as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Metal explores friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building, 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.