What reading level is I am Alice?

I am Alice by Joseph Delaney is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 780L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I am Alice appropriate for?

I am Alice is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is I am Alice?

I am Alice is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does I am Alice have any content warnings?

I am Alice has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is I am Alice?

I am Alice by Joseph Delaney is 432 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

I am Alice

Joseph Delaney

I am Alice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph Delaney

Illustrated by Arrasmith, Patrick, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Alice races through the shadowy forest, her heart pounding as dark creatures close in around her. She clutches the last weapon that could save the world from the terrifying Fiend, but danger waits at every turn. Will Alice escape the darkness, or will she vanish forever?

Themes

SupernaturalWitchesHorror storiesParanormal fictionAdventure Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This fantasy adventure follows Alice, a powerful young witch, as she embarks on a dangerous journey into a dark realm to help defeat an ancient evil. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes supernatural themes, suspense, and mild peril. Parents should be aware of some tense and spooky scenes typical of paranormal fiction.

Why we rated I am Alice 9ME

I am Alice is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 780L across 432 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I am Alice works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate I am Alice as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, I am Alice explores supernatural, witches, horror stories, paranormal fiction, and adventure — 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 supernatural, witches, horror stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.