A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12
鎌池和馬
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by 鎌池和馬
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp crackle of electric sparks fills the air as Touma faces new challenges that tingle on his skin like static. Everywhere he looks, friends and foes blur together in a swirl of danger and mystery, and strange new faces bring more questions than answers. What secrets hide beneath the chaos, and will Touma find the light before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This volume continues the thrilling fantasy and science fiction saga of Touma and his friends as they navigate complex battles and mysterious new characters. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story contains action-packed sequences and themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage. Parents should note occasional intense moments but overall it maintains an adventurous tone appropriate for ages 9-12.
Why we rated A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 11ME
A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 260 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 12 explores friendship, fantasy world-building, adventure, and science & nature — 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 friendship, fantasy world-building, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316360029
- Pages
- 260
- Publisher
- Yen On
- Published
- Aug 22, 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction