TOO MUCH MAGIC (Abracadabra, No 6)
Eve Becker
TOO MUCH MAGIC (Abracadabra, No 6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eve Becker
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
Here's a secret: Dawn thought a weekend with her nerdy cousin Preston would be boring. But when her magical powers start spinning out of control during the Winter Carnival, everything changes — and that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Dawn as she navigates a challenging weekend with her cousin while struggling to control her magical abilities. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story gently explores themes of family and self-control without intense content. Parents should note the presence of fantasy magic but no significant content concerns.
Why we rated TOO MUCH MAGIC (Abracadabra, No 6) 9LE
TOO MUCH MAGIC (Abracadabra, No 6) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 118 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, TOO MUCH MAGIC (Abracadabra, No 6) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate TOO MUCH MAGIC (Abracadabra, No 6) as 9LE ("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, TOO MUCH MAGIC (Abracadabra, No 6) explores family, fantasy, magic, and cousins — 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 family, fantasy, magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780553157857
- Pages
- 118
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- February 1, 1990
- Type
- Fiction