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The Magician (Secrets Imrtl Nicholas Flamel)

Michael Scott

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The Magician (Secrets Imrtl Nicholas Flamel)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Scott

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you discovered you had magical powers and the fate of the world depended on you? Imagine racing through the streets of Paris, learning spells and secrets alongside legendary immortals. But when dark enemies close in, every choice could mean the difference between victory and disaster.

Quick Assessment

This young adult fantasy follows fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman as they train with legendary immortals in Paris while being chased by dangerous foes. The story combines action, magic, and adventure suitable for readers ages 13 to 18. Parents should note the book includes fantasy violence and themes of good versus evil but no graphic content.

Why we rated The Magician (Secrets Imrtl Nicholas Flamel) 11MP

The Magician (Secrets Imrtl Nicholas Flamel) 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 Magician (Secrets Imrtl Nicholas Flamel) works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The Magician (Secrets Imrtl Nicholas Flamel) as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, The Magician (Secrets Imrtl Nicholas Flamel) explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780385733588
Pages
256
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
June 24, 2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureYoung Adult FictionNiccolo MachivelliMagicBrothers and SistersParanormal FictionAlchemyFlamel, Nicholas, 1418TwinsIrish FictionSiblingsAlchemistsSupernaturalParisMagiciansAuthorsFantasy Fiction