Night of the new magicians
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Night of the new magicians
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions; Magic Tree House; Stepping Stone
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Jack and Annie journey back to the dazzling 1889 Paris World's Fair where they must use their wits to keep four famous inventors safe from a sneaky sorcerer. Magic and science collide in this thrilling adventure full of surprises and bravery. Can the siblings save the day before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Night of the new magicians 9LP
Night of the new magicians is written at a Level 4 reading level (approximately 11,651 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Night of the new magicians works for readers up to grade 6.0.
Read aloud, Night of the new magicians runs about 1.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Night of the new magicians as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Night of the new magicians explores time travel, magic, brothers and sisters, science, and historical fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about time travel, magic, brothers and sisters.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions; Magic Tree House; Stepping Stone series.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
More in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions; Magic Tree House; Stepping Stone Series
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0375830359
- Word Count
- 11,651
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 18m