What reading level is First Prize for the Worst Witch?

First Prize for the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is First Prize for the Worst Witch appropriate for?

First Prize for the Worst Witch is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is First Prize for the Worst Witch?

First Prize for the Worst Witch is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does First Prize for the Worst Witch have any content warnings?

First Prize for the Worst Witch has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is First Prize for the Worst Witch?

First Prize for the Worst Witch by Jill Murphy is 192 pages.

First Prize for the Worst Witch

Jill Murphy

First Prize for the Worst Witch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jill Murphy

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if the worst witch in school suddenly decides to become the best? Imagine Mildred Hubble, always getting into scrapes, aiming to be Head Girl at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. But with her tricky rival Ethel watching her every move, can Mildred really turn her luck around?

Themes

WitchesFriendship Coming of Age HumorSchool Life

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Mildred Hubble, a well-meaning but accident-prone witch attending Miss Cackle's Academy. The story explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-confidence as Mildred strives to overcome her reputation as the 'Worst Witch' and compete for Head Girl. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book features light magical mishaps and mild school-based conflict without any intense content.