Nick and the Genie (Fantasia)
Brian Morse
Nick and the Genie (Fantasia)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brian Morse
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 discovered a genie, but instead of granting wishes happily, it was grumpy and tired? Imagine shrinking down to a tiny size at your school, with a genie who refuses to help you anymore. How will Nick get out of this tricky mess when the magic runs cold?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Nick, an eight-year-old who finds a reluctant genie that begrudgingly grants only one wish—to shrink him. Set in a familiar primary school environment, the story explores themes of adventure and problem-solving suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story includes mild peril but remains light-hearted and engaging.
Why we rated Nick and the Genie (Fantasia) 9LE
Nick and the Genie (Fantasia) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nick and the Genie (Fantasia) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Nick and the Genie (Fantasia) 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, Nick and the Genie (Fantasia) explores fantasy, adventure, friendship, and school life — 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 fantasy, adventure, friendship.
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
- 9780718826888
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Lutterworth Press
- Published
- January 1, 1987
- Type
- Fiction