Son of Interflux
Gordon Korman, Hansen, Kirk
Son of Interflux
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gordon Korman, Hansen, Kirk
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
Simon is the son of one of the most powerful men in the city, but he’s not afraid to stand up against his dad’s big company. Leading his friends, he takes on Interflux’s plan to take over their neighborhood. It’s a battle that shows how one kid’s courage can challenge a giant—and change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Simon, a boy whose father is a top executive at a major corporation, as he leads his peers in opposing the company’s plan to develop local land. The story explores themes of family loyalty, corporate influence, and youth activism, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note it involves conflicts around business ethics and family dynamics but contains no mature content.
Why we rated Son of Interflux 11LP
Son of Interflux is written at a Level 6 reading level across 274 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Son of Interflux works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Son of Interflux as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Son of Interflux explores family, friendship, school, business enterprises, 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 family, friendship, school.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789992292426
- Pages
- 274
- Publisher
- Richmond Hill, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
- Published
- May 1992
- Type
- Fiction