Variable. Magic has a place in Juvenile Fantasy simply because of its endless possibilities and sense of wonder. But, not all Juvenile Fantasy develops a magic system, sometimes the magic is just the power of imagination and that is awesomely powerful.

Variable. Lots of Juvenile Fantasy tries to have a lesson of some kind, something readers can take away and apply to their own lives. The lesson doesn't have to be something grand and life altering—it can be a lesson on accepting differences—but a worthwhile lesson. Not all Juvenile Fantasy tries to incorporate pedagogy though, some just want to entertain. Regardless, the kid will be reading.

When adults read children's literature an interesting thing can happen. Most of these stories are told through the eyes of a young person. Kids can be pretty smart, clever, and even surprising. This lens provides an opportunity to reconnect, reexamine, and experience things anew.

High. Juvenile Fantasy is very good at creating a protagonist who child readers will identify with. The protagonist usually goes through a coming-of-age journey and so readers will develop an understanding of the character's motivations and psychology.

Moderate. Plot keeps the story moving in Juvenile Fantasy. And while there are likely to be twists, turns, and reveals within the story, the plot itself is not likely to be too complex. 

Plot complexity tends to increase with the age of target audience. For example, in the Harry Potter series, the complexity increases with each book. This characteristic can be attributed to the maturation of the protagonists as well as the target reader. In series Juvenile Fantasy this progression is especially common because kids can grow alongside their favorite fantasy characters.

Low. Violence is not a key component of Juvenile Fantasy. If there is violence it is not graphic and is kept at a G rating.