Saint Philomene's infirmary for magical creatures
W. Stone Cotter
Saint Philomene's infirmary for magical creatures
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by W. Stone Cotter
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
There's a hidden hospital deep underground where magical creatures come to heal, but humans are never supposed to find it. Chance Jeopard, a curious twelve-year-old, stumbles upon a secret plan to destroy this sanctuary. What happens next could change everything—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows siblings Chance and Pauline as they discover an underground infirmary for magical creatures and uncover a threat against it. The story features themes of adventure, family bonds, and magic, suitable for ages 9 to 12. It contains mild peril and encourages problem-solving and bravery.
Why we rated Saint Philomene's infirmary for magical creatures 11LE
Saint Philomene's infirmary for magical creatures is written at a Level 6 reading level across 275 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Saint Philomene's infirmary for magical creatures works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Saint Philomene's infirmary for magical creatures as 11LE ("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, Saint Philomene's infirmary for magical creatures explores fantasy world-building, adventure, family, sibling relationships, and magic — 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 world-building, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781627792578
- Pages
- 275
- Publisher
- Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction