Burning magic
Joshua Khan
Burning magic
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joshua Khan
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Lily, the witch queen, is about to uncover truths about herself that could change everything — and not always for the better. With royal murder, a daring quest, and fiery battles heating up, the adventure is just getting started, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Burning Magic is the thrilling conclusion to a middle-grade fantasy series featuring magic, royal intrigue, and daring quests. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of identity and bravery amid fantastical battles and mysteries. Parents should be aware of some intense moments involving murder and danger, balanced by humor and friendship.
Why we rated Burning magic 12ME
Burning magic is written at a Level 7 reading level across 326 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Burning magic works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Burning magic as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Burning magic explores fantasy, magic, adventure, friendship, 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, magic, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781368008426
- Pages
- 326
- Publisher
- Disney-Hyperion
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction