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The Word Wizard's book of verbs
Robin Johnson
The Word Wizard's book of verbs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robin Johnson
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you had a magic potion that could make your words jump, hop, or leap off the page? Imagine learning the secrets of verbs with the Word Wizard and turning your stories into exciting adventures. But can you master the magic before the spell runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging fiction book introduces early readers to verbs, verb tenses, and the power of strong action words. Designed for ages 5-8 and around a 2.5 grade reading level, it uses imaginative storytelling to teach grammar concepts in a fun and accessible way without any challenging content.
Why we rated The Word Wizard's book of verbs 7C
The Word Wizard's book of verbs is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 490L across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Word Wizard's book of verbs works for readers up to grade 4.5.
We rate The Word Wizard's book of verbs as 7C ("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 Word Wizard's book of verbs explores english language, juvenile literature, verb, parts of speech, and grammar — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, juvenile literature, verb.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780778712923
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Word Wizard
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 490L