Tommy Bomani
Davy DeGreeff
Tommy Bomani
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Badru rising
by Davy DeGreeff
Calico Chapter Books; Tommy Bomani: Teen Warrior
The text is written at a 4th 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
Twelve-year-old Tommy Bomani, gifted with incredible strength and the power to transform, faces a dangerous showdown with the dark wizard Badru. Guided by an ancient prophecy and supported by the brave Protectorate, Tommy embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with magic and courage. Can he overcome the looming fate and protect those he loves?
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Tommy Bomani 9LP
Tommy Bomani is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tommy Bomani works for readers up to grade 6.3.
We rate Tommy Bomani as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Mild Peril.
Thematically, Tommy Bomani explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, coming of age, and multicultural — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Calico Chapter Books; Tommy Bomani: Teen Warrior series.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781602706996
- Publisher
- Magic Wagon
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction