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Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series)

Anna Fienberg

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Tashi and the Wicked Magician (Tashi series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

And Other Stories

by Anna Fienberg

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Fantasy & MagicAdventureCourageFriendship

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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

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Details

Book Length

96 pages
ISBN
9781760290504
Pages
96
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Published
Apr 01, 2017
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Fantasy & MagicShort StoriesMagiciansTashiCourageDragonsAustralian Short StoriesFantasyRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseNouvelles AustraliennesAction & AdventureFairy Tales & Folklore