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The teen spell book

Jamie Wood

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The teen spell book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Magick for Young Witches

by Jamie Wood

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 ancient pages fills the air, mingling with the faint scent of herbs and candle wax. Each spell in this book hums with the promise of magic—whether it's reaching out to someone who's passed or sparking a crush's heart. But beneath every charm lies a secret power that can change everything.

Themes

MagicCharmWitchcraftFantasy

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade book introduces readers to a collection of spells and Wiccan lore, blending fantasy with themes of magic and charm. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores imaginative concepts like contacting spirits and influencing feelings, presented in a way that encourages curiosity but may prompt conversations about the nature of magic and consequences. There is no explicit content, making it appropriate for its target audience.

Why we rated The teen spell book 11LE

The teen spell book is written at a Level 6 reading level across 292 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The teen spell book works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The teen spell book 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 teen spell book explores magic, charm, witchcraft, and fantasy — 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 magic, charm, witchcraft.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

292 pages
ISBN
1587611155
Pages
292
Publisher
Celestial Arts
Published
2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MagicCharmsWitchcraft