Chantress alchemy
Amy Butler Greenfield
Chantress alchemy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Amy Butler Greenfield
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: Lucy is the last Chantress who can weave magic through her voice. When she's summoned to the royal court to find a lost instrument of Alchemy, her powers suddenly falter—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Lucy, the last Chantress whose magical singing is crucial to recovering a powerful lost instrument. Set against a richly detailed historical backdrop, the story explores themes of magic and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild supernatural elements but no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781442457072
- Pages
- 331
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction