Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)
Susan Cooper
Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan Cooper
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
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.
Why we rated Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) 9LP
Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) 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.
Thematically, Greenwitch (The Dark Is Rising Sequence) explores fantasy, magic, adventure, legends & myths, and coming of age — 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, magic, adventure.
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.
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
- 9781416949664
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- May 8, 2007
- Type
- Fiction