Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels
Robert Maynard Hutchins
Casey Webber The Great (Annick Young Novels
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Maynard Hutchins
Illustrated by John Richmond
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 — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781550370225
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Published
- December 1, 1988
- Type
- Fiction