Selfish Elf Wish

Heather Swain

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Selfish Elf Wish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Heather Swain

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

Juvenile FictionHolidays & CelebrationsChristmas & AdventLegends, Myths, FablesLove & RomanceFriendshipComing of Age

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

283 pages
ISBN
9780142416747
Pages
283
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Holidays & CelebrationsChristmas & AdventLegends, Myths, FablesLove & RomanceYoung Adult FictionFairy Tales & FolkloreIdentityConduct of LifeDramaInterpersonal RelationsElvesHigh SchoolsSchoolsPlaysFairiesBehavior