Selfish Elf Wish
Heather Swain
Selfish Elf Wish
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Heather Swain
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you had magical powers but using them could make your problems worse? Imagine Zephyr, a fifteen-year-old elf, trying to keep her magic a secret while facing the school’s meanest girl, Bella. When their school play becomes the battleground, will Zephyr’s magic save her or make everything even trickier?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows Zephyr, a teenage elf who struggles to control her magical abilities while dealing with bullying from a classmate during their school play. Suitable for ages 13-18, the story explores themes of self-control, friendship, and standing up to adversity within a holiday setting. It contains mild fantasy violence and social conflict but is appropriate for middle to high school readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780142416747
- Pages
- 283
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction