Cheshire Crossing
Andy Weir
Cheshire Crossing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
[A Graphic Novel]
by Andy Weir
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if three famous girls from different magical worlds—all with powers to jump between universes—ended up at the same mysterious boarding school? Imagine Alice, Wendy, and Dorothy teaming up to stop a wicked villain duo causing chaos across Wonderland, Neverland, and Oz. But can they master their magic in time to save all their worlds from disaster?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Cheshire Crossing is a graphic novel that brings together beloved characters from classic fairy tales and fantasy worlds, now portrayed as teenagers navigating a magical boarding school. The story includes action, adventure, and fantasy elements suitable for ages 13 and up, with some mild peril and supernatural themes. It explores friendship, teamwork, and empowerment while featuring imaginative crossovers and humor.
Why we rated Cheshire Crossing 9LP
Cheshire Crossing is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cheshire Crossing works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Cheshire Crossing as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Cheshire Crossing explores fantasy, adventure, friendship, coming of age, and fairy tales — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399582073
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Ten Speed Graphic
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Nonfiction