What reading level is Superman and the Man of Gold?

Superman and the Man of Gold by Paul Weissburg is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Superman and the Man of Gold appropriate for?

Superman and the Man of Gold is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Superman and the Man of Gold?

Superman and the Man of Gold is fiction. Part of the DC Super Heroes (Capstone/Stone Arch); Man of Steel series.

Does Superman and the Man of Gold have any content warnings?

Superman and the Man of Gold has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Superman and the Man of Gold?

Superman and the Man of Gold by Paul Weissburg is 88 pages (approximately 6,939 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Superman and the Man of Gold

Paul Weissburg

Superman and the Man of Gold

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paul Weissburg

DC Super Heroes (Capstone/Stone Arch); Man of Steel

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

Buy on Amazon Listen on Audible

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

When a flashy new hero named Booster Gold arrives in Metropolis, he seems more focused on fame than fighting crime. Superman sets out to uncover Booster Gold's true identity and discover what his real intentions might be. Adventure and mystery unfold as the two heroes cross paths in the city.

Themes

SuperheroesAdventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Superman and the Man of Gold 9C

Superman and the Man of Gold is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 88 pages (approximately 6,939 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Superman and the Man of Gold works for readers up to grade 6.3.

Read aloud, Superman and the Man of Gold takes about 46 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Superman and the Man of Gold as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, Superman and the Man of Gold explores superheroes, adventure, and mystery — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about superheroes, adventure, mystery.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.