Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper
Michael Reisman
Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Reisman
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you found a secret book that lets you control gravity and all the laws of physics? Imagine being a regular kid one moment and then holding the power to bend reality the next. But when dangerous foes come after you, can you master these powers before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
Simon Bloom is a sixth-grader who discovers a mysterious book granting him control over the laws of physics. This young adult fantasy explores themes of science and magic as Simon faces real danger from antagonists seeking the book's power. Suitable for ages 13-18, it offers an engaging adventure with mild peril and imaginative concepts.
Why we rated Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper 11MT
Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — 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 mild intensity score.
Thematically, Simon Bloom, The Gravity Keeper explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, 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, science & nature, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MT — Moderate — ThematicLight 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
- 9780525479222
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Dutton Childrens Books
- Published
- February 14, 2008
- Type
- Fiction