What reading level is Stone Cold?

Stone Cold by Robert Swindells is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stone Cold appropriate for?

Stone Cold is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Violence, Homelessness, Threat to Safety.

What genre is Stone Cold?

Stone Cold is fiction — Homeless children.

Does Stone Cold have any content warnings?

Stone Cold has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Violence, Homelessness, Threat to Safety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stone Cold?

Stone Cold by Robert Swindells is 144 pages.

Stone Cold

Robert Swindells

Stone Cold

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Swindells

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What if you had nowhere to call home and danger lurked around every corner? Imagine teaming up with someone you barely trust, only to discover they have a secret plan that could change everything. But when a shadowy threat targets those living on the streets, how far would you go to stay safe?

Themes

Adventure Social Justice Friendship Coming of AgePeople & Places

Quick Assessment

Stone Cold is a gripping thriller that explores the harsh realities faced by homeless youth in the UK, centered on a 17-year-old boy named Link and a determined young journalist, Deb. While appropriate for middle-grade readers, the book deals with mature themes such as homelessness, trust, and violence, making it suitable for ages 9-12 with parental guidance. It offers a powerful look at social issues alongside suspenseful storytelling.