The General (CHERUB)

Robert Muchamore

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The General (CHERUB)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Muchamore

Reading Level 7 12MP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

AdventureLaw & CrimeYoung Adult FictionAction & AdventureFriendship

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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
ISBN
9781481456661
Pages
352
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2016-04-26
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureBoys & MenLaw & CrimeYoung Adult FictionMysteries & Detective StoriesThrillers & SuspenseAdventure and Adventurers