A good trick
Roderick Hunt
A good trick
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roderick Hunt
Illustrated by Brychta, Alex, illustrator
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever seen a trick so clever it leaves everyone wondering how it was done? Imagine a special surprise that turns a normal day into something magical and fun. What could this good trick be, and who will be amazed by it?
Themes
Quick Assessment
A Good Trick by Roderick Hunt is an engaging early reader designed for children aged 5 to 8, focusing on simple everyday vocabulary to support reading development. The book features two short stories that introduce key words and encourage interaction through puzzles and activities, making it ideal for shared reading. It supports early literacy with approachable language and positive themes suitable for young readers.
Why we rated A good trick 7C
A good trick is written at a Level 2 reading level across 20 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A good trick works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A good trick as 7C ("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 good trick explores readers (primary), juvenile fiction, tricks, children's stories, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about readers (primary), juvenile fiction, tricks.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9780192736512
- Pages
- 20
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Nonfiction