A book of magicians
Roger Lancelyn Green
A book of magicians
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roger Lancelyn Green
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Magicians aren’t just in fairy tales—they’re real in this book! Discover how ancient spells and daring heroes shape adventures that are as thrilling as they are magical. These stories show why magic still captures our hearts and imaginations.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection introduces middle-grade readers to classic tales of magicians from folklore and mythology, blending fantasy with lessons about courage and wisdom. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers accessible language and engaging narratives without intense content or mature themes.
Why we rated A book of magicians 11C
A book of magicians is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A book of magicians works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A book of magicians as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, A book of magicians explores fantasy world-building, adventure, and children's stories — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, children's stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 014030939X
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction