answer:This is the first book my 12 yr-old wanted to read all by himself. He couldn’t put it down! We have had to beg and plead and order him to read everything else he ever had to read for school. But this book he read voluntarily. Also it was for school. Sixth grade. Most kids are 11. So I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m even thinking of reading it, myself. Gotta get ready for the movie.