What reading level is Sharkman?

Sharkman by Steve Alten is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sharkman appropriate for?

Sharkman is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Sharkman?

Sharkman is fiction — Fiction.

Does Sharkman have any content warnings?

Sharkman has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sharkman?

Sharkman by Steve Alten is 273 pages.

Sharkman

Steve Alten

Sharkman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steve Alten

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Kwan’s heart pounds as his wheelchair rattles down a busy Miami street, the wind whipping past him faster than ever before. A sudden jolt surges through his body—something’s changing inside him, something no one expected. But just when he thinks he’s gaining control, danger lurks closer than he realizes...

Themes

Friendship Family Science & Nature Adventure Neurodivergent Characters Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Kwan Wilson, a paraplegic teen who moves to Florida after a tragic accident and becomes involved in a genetics lab experimenting with shark stem cells. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and scientific ethics, with some scenes involving medical experimentation and mild peril. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a blend of adventure and emotional growth without graphic content.