Master's Shrine

D. J. Edmiston

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Master's Shrine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fantasticademy Book 3

by D. J. Edmiston

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the only way to save someone you love is to learn magic from the darkest master of all? Imagine Damian, who’s lost everything and must face not just a shadowy enemy, but the fears inside himself. Can friendship really be strong enough to stop a looming disaster?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Damian Dirge, a foster child who struggles with failure and self-doubt after being expelled from a magical academy. As he seeks out a mysterious and dangerous figure to save his foster brother and school, themes of friendship, redemption, and self-discovery are explored. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes elements of magical peril and emotional challenges but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

226 pages
ISBN
9780988445383
Pages
226
Publisher
Edmistories
Published
2022
Type
Fiction