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Simon Thorn and the Shark's Cave

Aimée Carter

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Simon Thorn and the Shark's Cave

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Aimée Carter

Reading Level 7 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The action-packed third book in a series that's Percy Jackson meets Beast Quest, about a boy who discovers he's part of a secret race of animal shapeshifters - and must become a hero Twelve-year-old Simon Thorn's life is almost unrecognisable from just a few months ago. He has a twin brother, an uncle he never knew and his first real friends at the secret Animalgam Academy. Not only is he an Animalgam, he's also the Beast King - heir along with his brother to a bloodline more powerful and dangerous than any other ... In this final instalment in the action-packed trilogy, Simon must venture into the water kingdom. But danger lurks in the shadows beneath the waves and Simon will have to call upon his friends and all he's learnt to survive ... and save the world. Kingdoms collide and the stakes are raised in this electrifying final novel about a boy who learns it's not the powers you're born with that make you a hero - it's how you use them. Ideal for fans of Percy Jackson and Beast Quest.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Simon Thorn and the Shark's Cave Level 0

Simon Thorn and the Shark's Cave is written at a Level 7 reading level across 306 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Simon Thorn and the Shark's Cave works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Simon Thorn and the Shark's Cave as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

306 pages
ISBN
9781408858059
Pages
306
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CommunicationHuman-animal RelationshipsAdventure and Adventurers