The magic city

Edith Nesbit

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The magic city

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edith Nesbit

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

A lonely 10-year-old boy discovers a magical city crafted from everyday objects like books and chess pieces, offering him a wondrous escape from his troubles. As he explores this enchanting world, he embarks on an unforgettable adventure filled with imagination and discovery. This tale invites readers to see the magic hidden in the ordinary.

Themes

FantasyAdventureImagination

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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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
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

212 pages
58,788 words
6h 32m read-aloud
ISBN
1587170248
Pages
212
Publisher
SeaStar Books
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,788
Read-Aloud
~6h 32m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy