Silver World
Cliff McNish
Silver World
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cliff McNish
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
The cold wind bites at your face, carrying the eerie Roar that shakes the very earth beneath your feet. In Coldharbour, where shadows twist and magic stirs, children clutch their courage like a warm cloak. Their hearts race with hope and fear—because this battle could change everything.
Quick Assessment
Silver World is a middle-grade fantasy novel about children in Coldharbour who confront a powerful, destructive force known as the Roar. The story explores themes of bravery, magic, and teamwork in the face of danger, appropriate for ages 9-12. While containing elements of peril and suspense, the book handles them with sensitivity suitable for this age group.
Why we rated Silver World 11LE
Silver World is written at a Level 6 reading level across 248 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Silver World works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Silver World 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, Silver World explores fantasy world-building, magic, 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, magic, adventure.
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.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781467774390
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- Carolrhoda Books
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction