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Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels

Robert Maynard Hutchins

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Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Maynard Hutchins

Illustrated by John Richmond

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The crisp rustle of turning pages fills the air as Casey Webber clutches an old, mysterious book. The scent of ink and adventure pulls him into a world where magic might just be real. With every heartbeat, Casey feels the thrill of discovery—and the weight of a secret that could change everything.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Casey Webber, a young protagonist determined to prove the existence of real magic. Blending elements of fantasy and science fiction, the story encourages imagination and self-belief, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The book contains no intense content and is appropriate for its target audience.

Why we rated Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels 9C

Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, and friendship — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age.

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.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
ISBN
9781550370225
Pages
120
Publisher
Annick Press
Published
December 1, 1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

General & Literary FictionScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicMagic