Miss Ellicott's school for the magically minded

Sage Blackwood

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Miss Ellicott's school for the magically minded

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sage Blackwood

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The sharp scent of burning magic fills the air as Chantel grips her spellbook tight, her heart pounding against the quiet hum of the enchanted school halls. Echoes of whispered spells and crackling fire swirl around her, hinting at secrets hidden just beyond reach. When the city’s magic suddenly fades and the sorceresses vanish, Chantel must ignite her own fierce power—but will it be enough to save them all?

Themes

FantasyMagicBoarding schoolsAdventureFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Chantel, a determined young girl navigating the challenges of a magical boarding school while facing a city-wide crisis when all the sorceresses disappear. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery within a richly imagined magical world. Parents should note that the book includes elements of fantasy peril and mild magical conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

361 pages
ISBN
9780062402639
Pages
361
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FantasyMagicBoarding SchoolsSchoolsMissing PersonsFantasy Fiction