Archie Greene and the magician's secret
D. D. Everest
Archie Greene and the magician's secret
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by D. D. Everest
The text is written at a 7th 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 your twelfth birthday brought a mysterious ancient book written in a secret language? Imagine discovering a hidden family and a magical world you never knew existed, where every page holds a new adventure. But the real question is—why has this powerful book waited 400 years just for you?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows twelve-year-old Archie Greene as he uncovers a magical family legacy through an ancient, enchanted book. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family, identity, and magic with light peril and mystery. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and moments of suspense, all handled in an age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Archie Greene and the magician's secret 12LE
Archie Greene and the magician's secret is written at a Level 7 reading level across 302 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Archie Greene and the magician's secret works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Archie Greene and the magician's secret as 12LE ("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, Archie Greene and the magician's secret explores families, fantasy & magic, adventure, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about families, fantasy & magic, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780062312112
- Pages
- 302
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction