Knight's Castle (Edward Eager's Tales of Magic)

Edward Eager

Cover of Knight's Castle (Edward Eager's Tales of Magic)

Knight's Castle (Edward Eager's Tales of Magic)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edward Eager

Illustrated by N. M. Bodecker

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Roger, Ann, Eliza, and Jack dash through the shadowy forest, arrows whistling past as they hide from armored knights. Suddenly, a mysterious castle looms ahead, its gates creaking open—who will they find inside, and will they be friend or foe?

Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingAdventureHistoricalFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows four cousins who magically travel back in time to the era of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe, where they experience thrilling adventures. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril but remains appropriate for young readers interested in historical fantasy and adventure.

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Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light ←
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780613034401
Pages
208
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
March 2001
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ClassicsScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicAction & AdventureCousinsKnights and KnighthoodMagicSpace and Time