What reading level is Silverwing?

Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Silverwing appropriate for?

Silverwing is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Silverwing?

Silverwing is fiction — Bats.

Does Silverwing have any content warnings?

Silverwing has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Silverwing?

Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel is 216 pages.

Silverwing

Kenneth Oppel

Silverwing

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kenneth Oppel

Reading Level 6 11LP 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

The sharp flap of tiny wings cuts through the cool night air as Shade, the smallest bat in his colony, clings to the rocky cave walls. The scent of earth and damp moss fills the dark cavern where he was born, but soon the world outside will call him far beyond these shadows. Alone and tiny, Shade’s courage will echo in every silent beat of his wings.

Themes

AdventureAnimalsComing of Age Survival

Quick Assessment

Silverwing follows Shade, a young bat who gets separated from his colony during migration, embarking on a journey of growth and survival. This middle-grade novel blends adventure and animal behavior with themes of bravery and self-discovery, appropriate for ages 9-12. While it contains moments of mild peril typical to nature-based stories, the content is suitable for middle-grade readers.