The wonder-worker

Dan Jacobson

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The wonder-worker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Jacobson

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you believed you had magical powers that could change everything around you? Timothy Fogel is a boy who’s sure he can do just that, but his powers might bring more trouble than he ever imagined. When his world shifts between London and Switzerland, can he control the magic before it spirals out of control?

Themes

ImaginationObsessionPassionComing of AgeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Timothy Fogel, a London boy who believes he has special powers, as the story moves between London and Switzerland. It explores themes of imagination, obsession, and passion, with a focus on how belief can impact reality. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains thoughtful content about personal identity and the consequences of strong imagination.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

139 pages
ISBN
0140040773
Pages
139
Publisher
Penguin Books
Published
1977
Type
Fiction

Genres

Places

South Africa