Psychic Power
Ted Andrews
Psychic Power
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ted Andrews
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to unlock secret psychic powers? Imagine stepping into a school where magic and mystery are real, and you can learn the same ancient secrets that shamans, witches, and wise ones have discovered throughout history. What incredible abilities will you uncover as you explore your imagination and belief?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book introduces readers to the concept of psychic abilities through a magical school setting. It encourages imagination and belief while guiding young readers through exercises designed to develop their own psychic potential. The content is appropriate for ages 9-12 and gently explores themes of parapsychology without intense or frightening elements.
Why we rated Psychic Power 12LT
Psychic Power is written at a Level 7 reading level across 312 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Psychic Power works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Psychic Power as 12LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Psychic Power explores parapsychology, magic, imagination, and self-discovery — 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 parapsychology, magic, imagination.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781888767407
- Pages
- 312
- Publisher
- Young Person's School of Magic
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction