Icurus Finds His Power
Devon Taylor
Icurus Finds His Power
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Devon Taylor
The text is written at a 5th 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
Icurus dives through the city skyline, heart pounding as shadows close in fast. His hands start to glow—power surging where he least expected it. But just when he thinks he’s got control, something bigger is coming...
Quick Assessment
Icurus Finds His Power is a middle-grade graphic novel about a young boy discovering his superhero abilities during his first adventure. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of self-discovery and courage in a fun, accessible format. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers with mild action and positive messages.
Why we rated Icurus Finds His Power 10LP
Icurus Finds His Power is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Icurus Finds His Power works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Icurus Finds His Power as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Icurus Finds His Power explores adventure, coming of age, fantasy world-building, 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 adventure, coming of age, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781952491542
- Publisher
- O'Leary Publishing
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction