What reading level is Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)?

Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) by Susan Cooper is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) appropriate for?

Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)?

Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) have any content warnings?

Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). 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 Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)?

Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) by Susan Cooper is 176 pages.

Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)

Susan Cooper

Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Cooper

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

The salty breeze carries whispers of ancient magic along the shoreline, where secrets stir beneath the tide. A mysterious green figure emerges from the shadows, calling on you to uncover a hidden power tangled in legend. The fate of the world feels as fragile as sea foam—will courage be enough to hold it together?

Themes

FantasyMagicAdventureLegends & MythsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Greenwitch, part of The Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper, is a fantasy adventure suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. It explores themes of magic, myth, and heroism with moderate tension but no graphic content. The book also includes an excerpt from the next story, 'The Grey King,' making it a compelling continuation for young readers interested in classic fantasy.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

176 pages

ISBN: 9781416949664
Pages: 176
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: May 8, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureClassicsScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicLegends, Myths, & FablesArthurianCornwallEnglandFantasyLarge Type BooksLegendsFantasy FictionAdventure StoriesGood and EvilStantonWillBrothers and SistersMagicFantasmesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseSiblings

People

Barnabas DrewJane DrewMerriman LyonSimon DrewWill Stanton

Places

Cornwall (England : County)England