Meet Sid Fleischman (About the Author)
Frances E. Ruffin
Meet Sid Fleischman (About the Author)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frances E. Ruffin
About the Author; PowerKids Press
The text is written at a 4th 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
Sid Fleischman discovered his love for magic as a young boy after a visit to a sideshow sparked his imagination. By the time he was a teenager, he wrote his first book about magic tricks, which inspired him to become a storyteller. Readers will explore how his magical adventures and life experiences shaped his famous books, including the award-winning The Whipping Boy.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 1404231323
- Pages
- 24
- Published
- January 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,853
- Read-Aloud
- ~12 min
- Text Density
- Light Text