The silver chair

C. S. Lewis

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The silver chair

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Lewis

Chronicles of Narnia

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Two brave children embark on an exciting quest beneath the earth to find a lost prince trapped by a mysterious enchantress. Along the way, they face magical challenges and discover the power of courage and friendship. Their adventure leads them deep into an enchanted underground world full of wonder and danger.

Themes

FantasyAdventureFriendshipCourage

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

257 pages
52,436 words
5h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
0064471098
Pages
257
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
52,436
Read-Aloud
~5h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

FantasyScience Fiction & FantasyImaginary VoyagesMagicPrincesFantasy FictionChildren's Stories, EnglishCaptivesGood and EvilBrujasViajesVoyages and TravelsNovela FantásticaAdventure FictionWitchesNovela JuvenilBien Y MalSpanish LanguagePríncipesNarniaChild and Youth FictionPrincessesAdventure and Adventurers

People

Eustace ScrubbJill PoleAslan the LionPrince Rilian of NarniaKing CaspianTrumpkin the DwarfGlimfeather the OwlPuddleglumLady of the Green Kirtle

Places

NarniaCair Paravel