What reading level is A brush with magic?

A brush with magic by William J. Brooke is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A brush with magic appropriate for?

A brush with magic is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is A brush with magic?

A brush with magic is fiction — Artists.

Does A brush with magic have any content warnings?

A brush with magic has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A brush with magic?

A brush with magic by William J. Brooke is 137 pages.

A brush with magic

William J. Brooke

A brush with magic

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Based on a Traditional Chinese Story

by William J. Brooke

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Here’s a secret: Liang has a paintbrush that can bring anything he paints to life. He’s just stepped into the grand court of the Emperor of China, where magic and danger swirl around every corner—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

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Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Liang, an orphan boy who discovers a magical paintbrush that brings his creations to life. Set in historical China, the story blends fantasy and adventure as Liang seeks fortune and love at the Emperor’s court. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild peril and magical themes appropriate for middle-grade readers.