A wizard of Mars

Diane Duane

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A wizard of Mars

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diane Duane

Young Wizards

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Kit Rodriguez and Nita Callahan, two skilled young wizards, join a top-tier team on a thrilling mission to uncover an ancient Martian message. Their adventure leads them deep into the mysteries of a long-lost civilization on Mars, where magic and science collide. Together, they must unlock secrets that could change everything they know about the red planet.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

515 pages
140,214 words
15h 35m read-aloud
ISBN
9780152047702
Pages
515
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
140,214
Read-Aloud
~15h 35m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

WizardsFantasyMarsWizards in FictionFantasy FictionFantasy & MagicRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse

Places

Mars (Planet)