What reading level is A whole new world?

A whole new world by Liz Braswell is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 760L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A whole new world appropriate for?

A whole new world is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is A whole new world?

A whole new world is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does A whole new world have any content warnings?

A whole new world has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A whole new world?

A whole new world by Liz Braswell is 376 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

A whole new world

Liz Braswell

A whole new world

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Twisted Tale

by Liz Braswell

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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.

Find on Amazon Listen on Audible

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Did you know that if Aladdin never found the magic lamp, everything would change? Jafar takes the lamp and uses its power to become the most powerful sorcerer, turning Agrabah into a place filled with fear. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship FamilyRevolution

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel offers a darker retelling of the classic Aladdin story, where Jafar gains control of the Genie’s lamp and rules Agrabah with fear. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of revolution, leadership, and courage with some tension and conflict appropriate for this age group. Parents should be aware of themes involving civil war and rebellion but will find a story that encourages bravery and unity.

Why we rated A whole new world 9ME

A whole new world is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 760L across 376 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A whole new world works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate A whole new world as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, A whole new world explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, family, and revolution — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.