Rose and the magician's mask
Holly Webb
Rose and the magician's mask
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Holly Webb
The text is written at a 6th 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 clang of metal echoes through the misty Venetian streets, mingling with the sweet scent of blooming jasmine. Rose’s fingers tremble as she clutches a stolen mask shimmering with secrets and magic, the city’s shadows whispering danger all around. Every step pulls her deeper into a world where trust is scarce and the stakes are higher than ever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Rose as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to recover a stolen magical mask in the mysterious city of Venice. The story explores themes of magic, danger, and bravery, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of suspense and mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Rose and the magician's mask 11LP
Rose and the magician's mask is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rose and the magician's mask works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rose and the magician's mask as 11LP ("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.
Thematically, Rose and the magician's mask explores magic, adventure, mystery, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about magic, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — 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
3/10A 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
- 9781484436028
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks, Incorporated
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction