The Magic world of words
Macmillan Publishing Company Staff
The Magic world of words
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Very First Dictionary
by Macmillan Publishing Company Staff
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here’s a secret: every word you know has a story waiting to be discovered. Imagine unlocking the magic behind 1500 common words, complete with colorful pictures and sentences that bring them to life—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book serves as an engaging dictionary for middle-grade readers, featuring 1500 common words with clear definitions, example sentences, and illustrations for conceptual terms. It is designed to enhance vocabulary and language comprehension for children ages 9-12, making learning both accessible and enjoyable.
Why we rated The Magic world of words 11C
The Magic world of words is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Magic world of words works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Magic world of words as 11C ("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 Magic world of words explores english language, dictionaries, and education — 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 english language, dictionaries, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 0025787705
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- MacMillan Publishing Company
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Nonfiction