Magic Smells Awful

Matthew K. Manning

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Magic Smells Awful

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Matthew K. Manning

Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Fifth grader Xander Stone is ready to quit hunting for magical creatures—until he stumbles upon three unicorns with a smelly, rainbow-spewing problem! Banished from their enchanted home and transformed by a strange green gas, these quirky creatures need Xander’s help to keep their secret safe from the human world. Together, they embark on a wild adventure filled with humor and unexpected challenges.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
10,272 words
1h 8m read-aloud
ISBN
9781496557155
Pages
128
Publisher
Capstone
Published
Aug 01, 2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
10,272
Read-Aloud
~1h 8m
Text Density
Light Text

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