Wild Magic
Tamora Pierce
Wild Magic
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tamora Pierce
Immortals (Random House)
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Thirteen-year-old Daine discovers she has a unique gift that connects her to the wild creatures of the kingdom. Alongside the skilled mage Numair and the brave knight Alanna, she faces powerful immortal beasts threatening their land. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure to protect their home and unlock Daine's mysterious powers.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Wild Magic 9LP
Wild Magic is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 299 pages (approximately 63,646 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wild Magic works for readers up to grade 6.9.
Read aloud, Wild Magic runs about 7.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Wild Magic 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, Wild Magic explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 067988288X
- Pages
- 299
- Publisher
- Random House
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 63,646
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 4m
- Text Density
- Standard