The fortune-teller
Thompson, Paul B.
The fortune-teller
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Book II of The Brightstone Saga
by Thompson, Paul B.
Brightstone Saga
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
Mikal and his fearless friend Lyra embark on a thrilling adventure to protect a magical metal head named Orry from the sinister wizard Harlano. Their journey takes them through enchanted forests, rushing rivers, and mysterious lands filled with magical creatures and dark secrets. Together, they must outwit powerful foes and uncover hidden magic to keep Orry safe and save their world.
Themes
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.
Why we rated The fortune-teller 9LP
The fortune-teller is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages (approximately 33,274 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The fortune-teller works for readers up to grade 6.4.
Read aloud, The fortune-teller runs about 3.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The fortune-teller as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, The fortune-teller explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, and magic — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780766039834
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishing, LLC
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 33,274
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 42m
- Text Density
- Standard