What reading level is Fantastic beasts and where to find them?

Fantastic beasts and where to find them by Michael Kogge is at a Level 8-9 reading level (Lexile 1120L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fantastic beasts and where to find them appropriate for?

Fantastic beasts and where to find them is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is Fantastic beasts and where to find them?

Fantastic beasts and where to find them is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Fantastic beasts and where to find them have any content warnings?

Fantastic beasts and where to find them has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fantastic beasts and where to find them?

Fantastic beasts and where to find them by Michael Kogge is 92 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Fantastic beasts and where to find them

Michael Kogge

Fantastic beasts and where to find them

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Magical Movie Handbook

by Michael Kogge

Reading Level 8-9 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th 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

Did you know there's a secret world full of magical creatures that most people don't even believe exist? This book reveals amazing photos and stories about wizards, spells, and fantastic beasts from a magical movie world—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the magical universe of wizards and fantastic beasts as depicted in the film, featuring detailed photos and descriptions of characters, spells, and artifacts. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging introduction to fantasy themes with no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in magic and adventure.

Why we rated Fantastic beasts and where to find them 12C

Fantastic beasts and where to find them is written at a Level 8-9 reading level with a Lexile measure of 1120L across 92 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fantastic beasts and where to find them works for readers up to grade 10.5.

We rate Fantastic beasts and where to find them 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, Fantastic beasts and where to find them explores fantasy world-building, adventure, 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, friendship.

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.