Glitch
Sarah Graley
Glitch
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Graphic Novel
by Sarah Graley
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Izzy dodges pixelated fireballs as the digital city pulses around her. Suddenly, a robot named Rae appears, her voice urgent—Izzy is the only one who can stop the Big Boss. But can she save Dungeon City before the game glitches out forever?
Quick Assessment
Glitch is a middle-grade graphic novel that follows Izzy as she is transported into a video game world where she must team up with a robot named Rae to save Dungeon City from a looming threat. The story blends action, adventure, and science fiction elements with social themes suitable for kids ages 9 to 12. Parents can expect a fast-paced narrative with mild peril and positive messages about courage and teamwork.
Why we rated Glitch 9LP
Glitch is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Glitch works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Glitch 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Glitch explores adventure, science & nature, friendship, fantasy world-building, and social justice — 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, science & nature, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! 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.
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
- 9781338174526
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Graphix
- Published
- May 14, 2019
- Type
- Fiction