Supranormal
Gary Robinson
Supranormal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Billy Buckhorn Supernatural Adventure
by Gary Robinson
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a mighty serpent from ancient legends woke up after hundreds of years, searching for magical stones that could make it all-powerful? Imagine racing against time with Billy and Chigger as they try to stop the Uktena before it's too late. But can two kids really face a creature of myth and save their world?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Supranormal is a middle-grade adventure featuring two friends who confront a legendary serpent from Cherokee mythology seeking powerful ancient stones. The story blends Native American cultural elements with supernatural excitement, suitable for readers around ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of mythical creatures and mild peril, typical of adventure fiction.
Why we rated Supranormal 9LP
Supranormal is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Supranormal works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Supranormal as 9LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Supranormal explores adventure, supernatural, mythical creatures, friendship, and multicultural — 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 adventure, supernatural, mythical creatures.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 9781939053121
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Pathfinders
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction