The man with the power.
Leslie Thomas
The man with the power.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Leslie Thomas
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The crackle of electricity fills the air, sharp and alive, as the man with the power steps into the glowing night. Sparks dance at his fingertips, lighting up a world where anything seems possible. But with great power comes great responsibility, and the real challenge is just beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book is an exciting introduction to a new series featuring well-developed characters and a richly imagined world. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of power and responsibility in an engaging and age-appropriate way, making it a compelling read for young readers.
Why we rated The man with the power. 11LE
The man with the power. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 286 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The man with the power. works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The man with the power. as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The man with the power. explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 006014274X
- Pages
- 286
- Publisher
- Harper & Row
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction