The door in the tree

William Corlett

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The door in the tree

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William Corlett

Magician's House

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Alice discovers a hidden door in an ancient yew tree that leads to a secret magician's hideout, unlocking a world of mystery and magic. While William struggles with his fading powers, Alice's connection to the magical realm grows stronger, setting the stage for an exciting adventure filled with wonder and sibling bonds. Together, they must explore the balance between good and evil in this enchanting journey.

Themes

Imaginary PlacesMagicFamilyGood and EvilAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

289 pages
63,214 words
7h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
0743410025
Pages
289
Publisher
Pocket Books
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
63,214
Read-Aloud
~7h 1m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Imaginary PlacesMagiciansBrothers and SistersGood and EvilFantasy Fiction