The Silver Chair (paper-over-board) (Narnia)

C. S. Lewis

Cover of The Silver Chair (paper-over-board) (Narnia)

The Silver Chair (paper-over-board) (Narnia)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Lewis

Illustrated by Pauline Baynes

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The cold, damp air of the underground kingdom wraps around you like a shroud, and the faint echo of dripping water fills the cavern. Every step forward is a step deeper into mystery and danger as two brave children follow clues to find a lost prince. The journey tests their courage and friendship in ways they never imagined.

Themes

Fantasy & MagicAdventureFriendshipClassics

Quick Assessment

This classic fantasy novel follows two English children as they embark on a daring quest to rescue Prince Rilian from the clutches of the Emerald Witch in an underground realm. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features themes of bravery, friendship, and adventure in a richly imagined magical world. Parents should be aware of mild peril and fantasy violence typical of heroic quests.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate ←
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780061125287
Pages
256
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 1, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Fantasy & MagicAction & AdventureClassicsScience Fiction & FantasyImaginary VoyagesMagicPrincesFantasy FictionChildren's Stories, EnglishCaptivesGood and EvilBrujasViajesVoyages and TravelsNovela FantásticaAdventure FictionWitchesNovela JuvenilBien Y MalSpanish LanguagePríncipesFantasyNarniaChild 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