Good Witch
Alane Adams
Good Witch
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Witches of Orkney, Book One
by Alane Adams
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
Abigail Tarkana is not your average witchling—her magic is totally unique, and it’s about to change everything at the Tarkana Witch Academy. When her friend’s life is suddenly in danger, Abigail must unlock her mysterious powers before she’s kicked out forever. Can she rise above her rivals and unravel the secrets of her past before time runs out?
Quick Assessment
Good Witch is a middle-grade fantasy novel steeped in Norse mythology, following nine-year-old Abigail Tarkana as she discovers her unusual magical abilities while navigating challenges at a witch academy. The story explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and courage in the face of adversity, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of magical battles and mild peril but no intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated Good Witch 11LE
Good Witch is written at a Level 6 reading level across 223 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Good Witch works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Good Witch 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, Good Witch explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, coming of age, and family — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
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.
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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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781631524615
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction