Sending messages
Morgan, Philip
Sending messages
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Morgan, Philip
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Buzzing whispers flutter through your fingertips as you learn to send secret messages just like a real magician! Feel the thrill of mastering simple tricks that turn into dazzling illusions. Every step brings a new surprise—can you keep the secret safe?
Quick Assessment
This beginner-friendly book introduces young readers to the nervous system through engaging, step-by-step magic tricks and illusions. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines simple illustrations with clear instructions to build confidence and curiosity about how our bodies send messages. The content is age-appropriate and encourages hands-on learning without any complex scientific jargon.
Why we rated Sending messages 7C
Sending messages is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sending messages works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Sending messages as 7C ("Clear") 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, Sending messages explores science & nature, humor, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, humor, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781599204963
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Smart Apple Media
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction