Klutz Book of Magic with Other
Michael Stroud
Klutz Book of Magic with Other
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Stroud
Illustrated by Sara Boore
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: five top magicians have shared their coolest tricks—just for you. With easy steps, special props, and tricks that will amaze your friends, you’ll be Truly Amazing in no time. But that’s only the beginning of the magic!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers 31 beginner-friendly magic tricks designed for children ages 9 to 12, complete with clear instructions and included props. It encourages creativity and hands-on learning, making it suitable for young readers interested in magic and performing arts. The content is light and fun, with no concerning themes.
Why we rated Klutz Book of Magic with Other 10C
Klutz Book of Magic with Other 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, Klutz Book of Magic with Other works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Klutz Book of Magic with Other as 10C ("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, Klutz Book of Magic with Other explores magic, games & activities, juvenile nonfiction, and children's nonfiction — 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 magic, games & activities, juvenile nonfiction.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- ISBN
- 9780613776493
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- November 1989
- Type
- Fiction