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 144 pages.

A Brush With Magic

William J. Brooke

A Brush With Magic

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William J. Brooke

Illustrated by Michael Koelsch

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

Liang splashes bright colors onto his canvas, and suddenly the painted dragon roars to life, filling the palace hall with fiery breath! But the Emperor’s guards are closing in—will Liang’s magic save him or spell trouble? The adventure is just beginning.

Themes

Artists_FictionAdventure Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Liang, an orphan boy with a magical paintbrush that brings his artwork to life, as he journeys to the Chinese Emperor’s court seeking fortune and love. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends cultural elements with imaginative adventure and mild peril. Parents should note the presence of fantasy action but no intense violence.