Magician
Lisa Regan
Magician
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Regan
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: magic is all around you, and anyone can learn to be a magician! Discover the tricks, props, and special moves that make magic so amazing—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the world of magic with simple explanations and tips on performing tricks. It encourages creativity and fine motor skills development while being age-appropriate and free from any intense content.
Why we rated Magician 7C
Magician 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, Magician works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Magician 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, Magician explores magic, juvenile literature, creativity, and early learning — 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 magic, juvenile literature, creativity.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9781448880942
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Nonfiction