What reading level is The steel crocodile?

The steel crocodile by D. G. Compton is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The steel crocodile appropriate for?

The steel crocodile is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The steel crocodile?

The steel crocodile is fiction — Science fiction.

Does The steel crocodile have any content warnings?

The steel crocodile has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The steel crocodile?

The steel crocodile by D. G. Compton is 222 pages.

The steel crocodile

D. G. Compton

The steel crocodile

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by D. G. Compton

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if a super-smart computer controlled the future, deciding everything for everyone? Matthew Oliver lives in a world ruled by Bohn, a machine that thinks it knows best. But when questions arise, can a human heart challenge a cold, flashing mind?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a futuristic world governed by a powerful computer named Bohn, this middle-grade science fiction novel explores themes of technology versus humanity through the eyes of Matthew Oliver. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages critical thinking about the role of technology in society, with some complex ideas presented in an accessible way. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for its targeted age group.