Caraval
Stephanie Garber
Caraval
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephanie Garber
The text is written at a 5th 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
What if you received an invitation to the most magical show ever, but the person you love most gets kidnapped the moment you arrive? Imagine a place where every step you take could be part of a dazzling game, and the stakes are higher than you ever expected. Can you find your sister before the game ends and she disappears forever?
Quick Assessment
Caraval is a middle-grade fantasy novel centered on two sisters caught in a magical and dangerous game during an annual performance that blurs reality and illusion. While the story involves themes like kidnapping and arranged marriage, it is presented through a fantastical lens suitable for ages 9-12, with an emphasis on sisterly bonds, courage, and adventure. Parents should note the presence of suspense and mild peril but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250095251
- Pages
- 407
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 830L