The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book Three
Charlie Fletcher
The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book Three
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Silvertongue
by Charlie Fletcher
The text is written at a 8th 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
George races through the shadowy streets of London as statues clash all around him. Edie’s strange power to see the past could change everything, but danger lurks at every corner. Just when it seems they might have a chance, a new threat appears—will they survive the next attack?
Quick Assessment
Set against the backdrop of a secret war between magical statues and gargoyles in London, this third book of the Stoneheart Trilogy follows twelve-year-old George and his friend Edie as they face escalating dangers. The story features themes of bravery, friendship, and destiny, with some intense action sequences appropriate for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and suspenseful moments but no graphic content.
Why we rated The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book Three 12ME
The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book Three is written at a Level 8 reading level across 480 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book Three works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book Three as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — 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 moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Stoneheart Trilogy, Book Three explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781423101796
- Pages
- 480
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Published
- April 7, 2009
- Type
- Fiction