What reading level is Silverboy?

Silverboy by N. M. Browne is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 980L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Silverboy appropriate for?

Silverboy is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Silverboy?

Silverboy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Silverboy have any content warnings?

Silverboy has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Silverboy?

Silverboy by N. M. Browne is 240 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Silverboy

N. M. Browne

Silverboy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by N. M. Browne

Reading Level 6-7 11ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

Here’s a secret: Tommo isn’t just any runaway; he’s caught in a world where magic is real but dangerous, and his quest to escape is filled with surprises no one could predict. When help comes from the most unlikely places, his journey changes forever—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Silverboy follows fifteen-year-old Tommo as he escapes a difficult apprenticeship and embarks on a perilous journey to leave his country. This young adult fantasy explores themes of courage, friendship, and magic, suitable for ages 13 and up. Parents should note that while the story contains fantasy peril, it handles challenges appropriate for middle to high school readers.

Why we rated Silverboy 11ME

Silverboy is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 980L across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Silverboy works for readers up to grade 8.5.

We rate Silverboy as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, 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, Silverboy 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 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, 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.