What reading level is With a Wave of the Wand?

With a Wave of the Wand by Mark Jonathan Harris is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is With a Wave of the Wand appropriate for?

With a Wave of the Wand is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Emotion: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is With a Wave of the Wand?

With a Wave of the Wand is fiction.

Does With a Wave of the Wand have any content warnings?

With a Wave of the Wand has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, Emotion: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is With a Wave of the Wand?

With a Wave of the Wand by Mark Jonathan Harris is 191 pages.

With a Wave of the Wand

Mark Jonathan Harris

With a Wave of the Wand

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mark Jonathan Harris

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Marlee's parents are splitting up, and she's not ready to let that happen. So she grabs her wand and dives into magic, hoping to fix what feels broken. But that's only the beginning of her surprising adventure.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeMagicEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the emotional journey of an almost-twelve-year-old girl coping with her parents' divorce. Set in Venice, California, the story combines realistic family struggles with a touch of magic, making it accessible for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should know it handles themes of separation sensitively and includes elements of fantasy.