Book of Power
Desiree Hawkins
Book of Power
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Desiree Hawkins
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
Here’s a secret: when Walter’s big brother vanished, all he left behind was a strange book called the Book of Power. Walter and his two best friends step into a world where magic rules and shadows threaten to take over, but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows 13-year-old Walter as he searches for his missing older brother with the help of two friends. Together, they enter a magical realm caught in a battle between light and dark forces. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, courage, and balance without intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated Book of Power 11LE
Book of Power is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Book of Power works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Book of Power 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, Book of Power explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, family, 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 adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781463613075
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- CreateSpace
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction