Born of illusion

Teri J. Brown

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Born of illusion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Teri J. Brown

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Here's a secret: Anna Van Housen isn't just any magician—she's got real, magical powers no one knows about. Her mother says she's Houdini's daughter, but the real mystery is Anna's growing visions that might change everything... but that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Set in 1920s New York, this historical fiction follows Anna Van Housen, a young magician hiding her true psychic abilities while navigating a world of illusion and deception. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story involves themes of magic, family secrets, and self-discovery, with some suspenseful elements but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

373 pages
ISBN
9780062187550
Pages
373
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Nineteen TwentiesSecret SocietiesPsychic AbilityMediumsPsychicsIdentityIndividualityMagiciansMother-daughter RelationshipHistorical FictionSwindlers and SwindlingMothers and DaughtersNew York

People

Harry Houdini (1874-1926)

Places

New York (State)New York (N.Y.)New York