Criss Angel
Gail B. Stewart
Criss Angel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail B. Stewart
Modern Role Models: Entertainers; Cross-Currents Biography
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the thrilling world of Criss Angel, a magician who captivates crowds with mind-blowing tricks and daring stunts. From vanishing elephants to floating high above Las Vegas, his incredible feats keep audiences amazed and guessing. Follow his journey from early performances to becoming a superstar of magic.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Criss Angel 12C
Criss Angel is written at a Level 7 reading level (approximately 10,568 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Criss Angel works for readers up to grade 9.0.
Read aloud, Criss Angel runs about 1.2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Criss Angel as 12C ("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, Criss Angel explores biography, adventure, science & nature, and performance arts — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, adventure, science & nature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781422204979
- Publisher
- Mason Crest Publishers
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 10,568
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 10m