A Magician
Ivan Bulloch
A Magician
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
I Want to Be
by Ivan Bulloch
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
The crisp snap of a deck of cards fills the air, and a twinkle of mystery sparkles in the magician's eyes. Soft velvet capes swish as secrets unfold on a brightly lit stage, where every trick feels like magic coming alive. Feel the thrill as you learn to amaze your friends with dazzling stunts and colorful costumes, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the world of magic and performance, blending engaging nonfiction with creative activities. It offers clear guidance on skills, costumes, and crafting simple props, encouraging imagination and hands-on learning. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book promotes creativity without any mature themes or content concerns.
Why we rated A Magician 7C
A Magician is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Magician works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A Magician 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 Magician explores magic, games & activities, creativity, performing arts, and crafts — 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 magic, games & activities, creativity.
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.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781587280849
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Two-Can Pub Incorporated
- Published
- September 2000
- Type
- Fiction