Tale of Sorcery...
Chris Colfer
Tale of Sorcery...
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Chris Colfer
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The air crackles with eerie whispers as a dark force stirs beneath the earth, sending chills through the forests and kingdoms. Brystal Evergreen races against time, her heart pounding with every step toward a mystery that could change everything. But the shadows hide secrets that might be closer—and more dangerous—than anyone imagines.
Quick Assessment
This third installment in the A Tale of Magic series follows Brystal Evergreen as she confronts a rising dark force threatening her world. The story involves themes of teamwork, courage, and mystery suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of supernatural elements and some tense situations, but the content remains appropriate for its age group.
Why we rated Tale of Sorcery... 12ME
Tale of Sorcery... is written at a Level 8 reading level across 496 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tale of Sorcery... works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Tale of Sorcery... as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Tale of Sorcery... explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, magic, and mystery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780316055994
- Pages
- 496
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction