Secret of the Seven Rubies
Jeris Hamm
Secret of the Seven Rubies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jeris Hamm
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
I’m about to tell you a secret: Matt Silvers isn’t just an ordinary eighth-grader. Somewhere beyond the rush of school halls and basketball games lies a kingdom where time stands still—and Matt’s about to discover his hidden superhero powers. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows eighth-grader Matt Silvers as he balances everyday school life with a magical quest to find seven rubies carrying secret wisdom. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and time management, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the fantasy adventure includes battles with dark forces but contains no graphic content.
Why we rated Secret of the Seven Rubies 11LE
Secret of the Seven Rubies is written at a Level 6 reading level across 236 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Secret of the Seven Rubies works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Secret of the Seven Rubies 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, Secret of the Seven Rubies explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
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.
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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
- 9798987215609
- Pages
- 236
- Publisher
- Time Treaders
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction