The Silence of Six
E. C. Myers
The Silence of Six
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by E. C. Myers
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Max’s heart races as he watches his best friend Evan hack the live-streaming Presidential debate at their school. Then, shockingly, Evan takes his own life, leaving Max with a haunting question and no time to think. Suddenly, Max is on the run, surrounded by danger and secrets—who can he trust?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult thriller follows 17-year-old Max as he navigates the fallout from his best friend’s suicide after a high school hacking stunt. The story explores themes of digital privacy, hacking culture, and conspiracy, suitable for teens aged 13 and up. Parents should be aware of mature themes including suicide and suspenseful, tense moments.
Why we rated The Silence of Six 12IE
The Silence of Six is written at a Level 7 reading level across 358 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Silence of Six works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Silence of Six as 12IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Suicide, Suspense, Mild Violence.
Thematically, The Silence of Six explores thriller, suspense, young adult fiction, computers & digital media, 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 thriller, suspense, young adult fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781945293016
- Pages
- 358
- Publisher
- Adaptive Books
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction