Magic
Pam Adams
Magic
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Imagination Book (Child's Play)
by Pam Adams
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
Here’s a secret: not all magic is the same. A kind wizard and a tricky witch each have their own ideas about what’s best for kids—like whether to watch TV, play outside, or eat sweets. But that’s only the beginning of their magical tug-of-war.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This picture book introduces young readers to contrasting magical characters—a good wizard and a bad witch—who offer differing advice on everyday choices like watching television, playing outdoors, and eating sweets. Designed for early readers ages 5 to 8, it combines engaging fantasy elements with simple life lessons, enhanced by interactive die-cut pages. The content is gentle and appropriate for young children, encouraging thoughtful decision-making.
Why we rated Magic 7C
Magic is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Magic works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Magic 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, Magic explores fantasy world-building, conduct of life, and children's fiction — 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 fantasy world-building, conduct of life, children's fiction.
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
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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780859530811
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- New York, NY : Child's Play (International)
- Published
- June 1978
- Type
- Fiction