An American Wizard's Tale
Bruce A Watson
An American Wizard's Tale
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bruce A Watson
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 magical boy appeared just after World War II, destined to change the world before his next birthday? Shawn Wilson isn’t just any boy—he’s a wizard with incredible powers that awaken once every thousand years. But can he use his magic for good when the fate of the future hangs in the balance?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in the post-World War II era, this middle-grade fantasy follows Shawn Wilson, a young wizard with rare powers who aims to use his abilities for good. The story blends historical elements with magical adventure, suitable for ages 9 to 12, and contains themes of heroism and the ethical use of power. Parents should note the fantastical action but will find no graphic content.
Why we rated An American Wizard's Tale 11LE
An American Wizard's Tale is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An American Wizard's Tale works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate An American Wizard's Tale 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, An American Wizard's Tale explores adventure, fantasy world-building, science fiction, and magic — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, science fiction.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780595420292
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Published
- January 31, 2007
- Type
- Fiction