The fantastic big book of magic tricks
Joe Fullman
The fantastic big book of magic tricks
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joe Fullman
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you could amaze everyone with magic right at your fingertips? Imagine learning tricks that make water freeze instantly or tying knots that seem impossible to unravel. But can you master these secrets well enough to leave your audience spellbound every time?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging book introduces children ages 9-12 to a variety of magic tricks including card tricks, coin tricks, and rope tricks, with clear step-by-step instructions and bright illustrations. It encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and confidence in performing. The content is age-appropriate and free of any concerning material, making it a fun and educational resource for young aspiring magicians.
Why we rated The fantastic big book of magic tricks 9C
The fantastic big book of magic tricks is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The fantastic big book of magic tricks works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The fantastic big book of magic tricks as 9C ("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, The fantastic big book of magic tricks explores magic tricks, juvenile literature, card tricks, coin tricks, and trick roping — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about magic tricks, juvenile literature, card tricks.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781435127753
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Sandy Creek
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction