The Silver Six is a cute, fun graphic novel with likeable characters and great artwork. It’s exciting and the action never stops. Kids are empowered to save the world, and they make good friends along the way. 

There are a few problems with the book. Tons of scientific terms make the reading a little difficult for younger readers, but the storyline isn’t really intended for older readers. The action sometimes is confusing and unrealistic, and the premise is implausible. 

That said, I’d recommend The Silver Six to middle grade graphic novel readers who enjoy science and have a healthy sense of inquiry. It’s a quick read, and kids may identify with this group of abandoned misfits who find they can accomplish great things together.

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore:  A vehicle explodes, death of all passengers is implied; characters are shot at but not hit, explosions occur and property is damaged (7 times, 1 extended scene–6 pgs.); a character bumps their head; a character punches another character in the face; characters are caught in a bad storm, receiving scratches and bumps; characters are thrown backward with the force of an explosion; vehicles crash with no known injuries; in an extended scene (5 pgs), characters are involved in the explosion of a bus, receiving minor scratches. 

Sex/Nudity:  None

Mature Subject Matter:

Loss of family members, political intrigue, kidnapping, hostage situations.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

None