Shadow magic

Lee Weatherly

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Shadow magic

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lee Weatherly

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: three ceramic cats aren’t just decorations—they’re alive and bursting with magic! Maddy’s world flips upside down when these tiny creatures grant her incredible powers. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

CatsMagicFamilyJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Maddy, who discovers that her ceramic cats come to life and grant her magical abilities. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family and magic with light fantasy elements. There is no intense content, making it a gentle and imaginative read for young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

201 pages
ISBN
9781849920261
Pages
201
Publisher
Random House
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CatsMagicCousins