A fiery friendship

Lisa Fiedler

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A fiery friendship

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa Fiedler

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What would you do if your mom was taken away for something you barely understand? Thirteen-year-old Glinda faces a world where magic is forbidden and danger lurks in every shadow. Can she outsmart the four Wicked Witches and save Oz before it's too late?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows thirteen-year-old Glinda as she embarks on a daring quest to rescue her mother, who has been imprisoned for practicing forbidden magic. The story explores themes of good versus evil through the lens of magical witches, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of fantasy peril and complex moral themes but can expect an age-appropriate adventure.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

418 pages
ISBN
9781481469715
Pages
418
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Good and EvilWitchesFantasy Fiction