Age rating and parents' guide:Writing Magic
by Gail Carson Levine
Ages 9–14
Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine is best for children aged 9–14. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Practical exercises from novelist Gail Carson Levine help young writers develop characters, plots, dialogue, and confidence.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Non-fiction
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Art & drawing
- Non-Fiction
Reading mood
- Imaginative
- Informative
- Inspiring
Good to talk about
- Emotions & empathy
- Creativity & writing
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