Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series)
Anna Fienberg
Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And Other Stories
by Anna Fienberg
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Here's a secret: Tashi knows magic that can outsmart even the wickedest magician. With his clever tricks and brave heart, he faces challenges that seem impossible—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book features four captivating stories about Tashi, a resourceful and brave boy who uses magic and wit to overcome challenges. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it combines adventure and fantasy with colorful illustrations to engage young imaginations. The stories promote themes of courage and problem-solving without intense content.
Why we rated Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series) 8C
Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series) as 8C ("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, Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series) explores fantasy & magic, adventure, courage, 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 fantasy & magic, adventure, courage.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9781760290504
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Published
- Apr 01, 2017
- Type
- Fiction