Addie of Missouri and the Kingdom of Swinton
Raven Alice Griffin
Addie of Missouri and the Kingdom of Swinton
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Raven Alice Griffin
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The crisp scent of pine fills the air as Addie steps into the shimmering Kingdom of Swinton, her unicorn Smoki's hooves crunching on the soft earth. Magic sparkles around every corner, and the flutter of unseen fairy wings whispers promises of adventure and hope. As she faces a fierce dragon and makes new friends, Addie discovers that bravery and kindness hold the greatest power of all.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows 10-year-old Addie as she journeys to a magical realm to retrieve fairy wings needed for a potion of love, magic, and hope. With themes of friendship, bravery, and empathy, the story emphasizes chosen family and positive values without harm to creatures. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an imaginative adventure with light fantasy peril.
Why we rated Addie of Missouri and the Kingdom of Swinton 11LE
Addie of Missouri and the Kingdom of Swinton is written at a Level 6 reading level across 257 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Addie of Missouri and the Kingdom of Swinton works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Addie of Missouri and the Kingdom of Swinton as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Addie of Missouri and the Kingdom of Swinton explores friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building, family, and coming of age — 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 friendship, adventure, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9798218790097
- Pages
- 257
- Publisher
- Goodnight XII Publishing
- Published
- 2025
- Type
- Fiction