The General (CHERUB)
Robert Muchamore
The General (CHERUB)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Muchamore
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Bullets fly and dust clouds swirl as forty British commandos sprint across the desert, hunted by a whole American battalion. Hidden in the chaos, ten secret CHERUB agents slip through enemy lines, invisible to their foes. But when the unexpected happens, can these kids turn the tide of the fiercest war game ever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set against the backdrop of a large urban warfare training exercise near Las Vegas, this action-packed novel features young CHERUB agents infiltrating a military operation. Suitable for teens, the story explores themes of espionage and teamwork with intense action sequences. Parents should note the book contains realistic depictions of combat scenarios and strategic deception.
Why we rated The General (CHERUB) 12MP
The General (CHERUB) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The General (CHERUB) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The General (CHERUB) as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The General (CHERUB) explores adventure, law & crime, young adult fiction, action & adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, law & crime, young adult fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
- 9781481456661
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2016-04-26
- Type
- Fiction