Wizard (Boxsets)
Karin De Havin
Wizard (Boxsets)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Wizard Detective Paranormal Romance
by Karin De Havin
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a wizard’s quiet life was turned upside down by a mystery involving 24 deadly carrots? Derrick Dunne, a clever wizard who doesn’t always follow the rules, is called to solve a puzzling crime with the help of a mysterious shifter partner. But when danger closes in and magic could mean losing everything, will Derrick save the day or lose it all?
Quick Assessment
This fantasy series follows Derrick Dunne, a wizard recruited by a secret detective division to solve unusual magical crimes. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it combines humor, mystery, and light fantasy elements. Parents should note the story includes mild peril and themes of teamwork and courage, with some references to magical danger and ethical choices.
Why we rated Wizard (Boxsets) 8LP
Wizard (Boxsets) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wizard (Boxsets) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Wizard (Boxsets) as 8LP ("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, Wizard (Boxsets) explores fantasy world-building, mystery, 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 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — 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
3/10A 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
- 9780752562988
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- 9 Yards Publishing
- Published
- June 2003
- Type
- Fiction