The Medallion
Ron Jay Miller
The Medallion
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ron Jay Miller
The text is written at a 6th 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
Calvin Taft stands cornered, his enemy sneering as the medallion pulses in his hand. The man thinks Calvin’s spirit is broken, but a hidden power stirs within the boy. Just as hope seems lost, something incredible is about to happen—what will Calvin do next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Calvin Taft, a boy stripped of his wealth who discovers unexpected inner strength through a mysterious medallion. The story highlights themes of courage, self-esteem, and overcoming adversity, appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book features action and suspense but contains no intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated The Medallion 11ME
The Medallion is written at a Level 6 reading level across 210 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Medallion works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Medallion as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — 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 mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Medallion explores adventure, courage, self-discovery, and friendship — 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, courage, self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781555177379
- Pages
- 210
- Publisher
- Northwest Pub
- Published
- December 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction