What reading level is Amulet of Samarkand?

Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Amulet of Samarkand appropriate for?

Amulet of Samarkand is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Amulet of Samarkand?

Amulet of Samarkand is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Amulet of Samarkand have any content warnings?

Amulet of Samarkand has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Amulet of Samarkand?

Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud is 496 pages.

Amulet of Samarkand

Jonathan Stroud

Amulet of Samarkand

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jonathan Stroud

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

A crackling spark of magic fills the air, sizzling like fire on dry leaves. In a world where wizards summon powerful spirits, a young magician’s apprentice faces dangers he never imagined. Every shadow hides a secret, and every moment pulses with thrilling mystery.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Coming of Age Friendship

Quick Assessment

Amulet of Samarkand is the first book in the Bartimaeus Trilogy, a fantasy story about a young magician's apprentice navigating a world filled with magic and intrigue. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it explores themes of adventure and self-discovery with some mild magical peril but no graphic content. Parents can expect a captivating tale that encourages imagination and critical thinking.