Mal's spell book II
Tina McLeef
Mal's spell book II
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
More Wicked Magic
by Tina McLeef
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
What if you found a spell book that held the power to change everything? Imagine stepping into a world where magic is real, and even the villains from your favorite Disney stories come to life. But when Uma the Sea Witch casts a dangerous spell, can you stop the magic from spiraling out of control?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Mal's Spell Book II is a middle-grade fantasy inspired by Disney's Descendants 2, featuring themes of magic and adventure with familiar characters, including Uma the Sea Witch. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it explores friendship and challenges faced by teenage characters in a magical setting. The story contains mild fantasy peril but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Mal's spell book II 9LE
Mal's spell book II is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 190 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mal's spell book II works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Mal's spell book II as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Mal's spell book II explores magic, disney characters, juvenile fiction, teenagers, and villains in popular culture — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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, disney characters, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781368000413
- Pages
- 190
- Publisher
- Random House
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction