Maddie & the Magical Map
Gregory Witherspoon
Maddie & the Magical Map
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gregory Witherspoon
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crisp breeze carries the scent of adventure through the bustling streets of San Francisco. Maddie’s heart pounds as she and Ella the elephant dash past golden towers, chasing the secrets of a magical map. Every step brings them closer to a mystery that could change everything.
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Maddie and her friend Ella as they embark on a thrilling quest to find a magical map in San Francisco before Maddie's dad returns. The book encourages courage, friendship, and problem-solving in a setting full of wonder. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers an engaging adventure without any intense content.
Why we rated Maddie & the Magical Map 7C
Maddie & the Magical Map is written at a Level 2 reading level across 38 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Maddie & the Magical Map works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Maddie & the Magical Map as 7C ("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, Maddie & the Magical Map explores friendship, adventure, family, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9798987134528
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- Witherspoon, Gregory
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction