A wicked pack of cards
Rosemary Harris
A wicked pack of cards
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rosemary Harris
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if a simple birthday gift could change everything? Jane's new Tarot cards seem mysterious, but the real mystery begins when Mme. Susostris, the fortune teller, invites her in for a reading. What secrets will the cards reveal, and can Jane face what comes next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Jane as she navigates the mysterious events sparked by receiving Tarot cards on her birthday. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of curiosity and the supernatural in an age-appropriate manner without graphic content. Parents should note the presence of fortune-telling elements and mild suspense.
Why we rated A wicked pack of cards 11LE
A wicked pack of cards is written at a Level 6 reading level across 216 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A wicked pack of cards works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A wicked pack of cards as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A wicked pack of cards explores mystery, supernatural, and coming of age — 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 mystery, supernatural, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 0571090834
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Faber
- Published
- 1969
- Type
- Fiction