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Margie asked this question about The Crystal Cave (Arthurian Saga, #1):
Is this book appropriate for children? It has a reading level rating of 5.7 (fifth grade). It's also classified under children's books on Amazon, but my sister mentioned that it may not be appropriate for her. She's a very mature 8 year old, reading at 7th grade level. Can handle violence and dark subject matter fine. She's finishing the Harry Potter series now and loves it.
Douglas Milewski No, not appropriate. It's a slog. The book contains long sentences, slow pacing, no humor, and little to no magic. The only thing that it shares with …moreNo, not appropriate. It's a slog. The book contains long sentences, slow pacing, no humor, and little to no magic. The only thing that it shares with Harry Potter is length. The YA market is full of absolutely amazing, engaging books, all of which will engage her more than this. Except, of course, if she's reading Jane Austin, in which case she might just like this.(less)
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Catmagic As far as having little to no magic...really I hardly noticed that until you pointed it out. The storytelling itself IS the magic...in the first book ...more
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