Silver on the Tree
Cooper
Silver on the Tree
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cooper
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if the fate of the world rested in your hands? Will Stanton, Bran the Welsh boy, and the Drew children race against shadowy powers to find a magical crystal sword. But can they unlock its power before darkness takes over?
Quick Assessment
This fantasy novel concludes the story of Will Stanton and his friends as they seek a powerful crystal sword to defeat dark forces threatening their world. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, it features themes of adventure, bravery, and magic. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and elements of peril appropriate for young teens.
Why we rated Silver on the Tree 11MP
Silver on the Tree is written at a Level 6 reading level across 269 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Silver on the Tree works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Silver on the Tree as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Silver on the Tree explores adventure, fantasy world-building, 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 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780689704673
- Pages
- 269
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- May 1, 1980
- Type
- Fiction