Robert Cormier
Margaret O. Hyde
Robert Cormier
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margaret O. Hyde
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Robert Cormier didn’t just write books—he changed the way young adult stories are told forever. His stories dive deep into real-life struggles and emotions, making readers think hard about the world around them. Discover why his powerful tales still matter today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography explores the life and influential career of Robert Cormier, a seminal American author known for his groundbreaking young adult novels. Suitable for teens, the book highlights Cormier’s impact on literature that addresses complex themes with honesty and depth, making it an insightful read for those interested in authorship and young adult fiction history.
Why we rated Robert Cormier 9LE
Robert Cormier is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 102 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robert Cormier works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Robert Cormier as 9LE ("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, Robert Cormier explores authors, biography, young adult fiction, coming of age, and literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about authors, biography, young adult fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0791082326
- Pages
- 102
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction