What reading level is The black room?

The black room by Colin Wilson is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The black room appropriate for?

The black room is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The black room?

The black room is fiction — Detective and mystery stories.

Does The black room have any content warnings?

The black room has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The black room?

The black room by Colin Wilson is 348 pages.

The black room

Colin Wilson

The black room

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Colin Wilson

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: deep in the mysterious Highlands, a hidden group is exploring the power of the mind through strange experiments in complete darkness. Kit Butler didn’t expect to be pulled into this shadowy world, but once inside, nothing will ever be the same. And that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryThriller & SuspenseAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade thriller follows Kit Butler, a composer who becomes involved with a secretive group conducting sensory deprivation experiments in Scotland's Highlands. The story explores themes of mystery and suspense appropriate for ages 9-12, with some intense psychological elements. Parents should note that while there is no graphic content, the story may involve moments of mild psychological tension.