Eric (Discworld)
Terry Pratchett
Eric (Discworld)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Discworld Novel
by Terry Pratchett
The text is written at a 6th 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: when Eric tries to summon a powerful demon to grant his three big wishes, he accidentally calls a wizard who’s really, really bad at magic. Now, with a suitcase that bites and a whole lot of trouble, Eric’s adventure is just getting started—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous fantasy novel follows Eric, a young demonologist who accidentally summons an incompetent wizard instead of a demon to grant his wishes. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story is full of wit, magical mishaps, and imaginative adventures without graphic content, making it a fun and light-hearted read for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Eric (Discworld) 11LE
Eric (Discworld) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 228 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Eric (Discworld) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Eric (Discworld) as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Eric (Discworld) explores fantasy, adventure, humor, magic, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780552153348
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- October 24, 2006
- Type
- Fiction