Tommy Bomani
Davy DeGreeff
Tommy Bomani
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
prophecy fulfilled
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 journeys to Egypt, where his incredible strength and shape-shifting powers help him face the dark wizard Badru. To succeed, he must uncover a lost fragment of a statue crafted by the mighty god Ra, unlocking secrets that could change everything. Adventure and magic await as Tommy races against time to protect the world from evil.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. 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 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tommy Bomani works for readers up to grade 6.9.
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: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Tommy Bomani explores adventure, fantasy world-building, magic, and supernatural — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, magic.
- ✓ 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781602707009
- Publisher
- Magic Wagon
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction